The Ministry of Home Affairs team held a series of meetings to review the overall security situation as curfew remained in place for the third consecutive day in Leh town on Friday, officials said. Officials said there was no incident of violence anywhere.
The curfew was imposed on Wednesday following deadly protests that killed at least four people and injured more than 90 others. Besides, more than 40 police personnel were also injured in the clashes as protesters demanded the extension of the Sixth Schedule, job reservations, and statehood for Ladakh.
“The situation in Leh town remained tense but calm; the restrictions are likely to be relaxed later in the day to allow people to buy essential commodities,” a police official said.
The authorities said over 50 persons were detained following the widespread clashes, while the strict restrictions under prohibitory orders banning the assembly of five or more persons also remain in force in the main towns.
Police and paramilitary personnel in riot gear were seen patrolling the deserted streets to maintain law and order.
The officials said a high-level team of officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs reached Leh on Thursday to review the security situation.
They had held a series of meetings with the Lt Governor and civil and police officers, besides the representatives of the LAB.
“The meeting decided that a preparatory meeting with the delegation will take place in Delhi on September 27 or 28, subject to confirmation of the date by the MHA. The meeting will also be attended by three representatives each from LAB, KDA, and MP (Mohd Hanifa Jan). The preparatory meeting shall be followed by an immediate official meeting of the Home Ministry with a High Powered Committee comprising seven members, each from LAB and KDA, on a four-point agenda,” said a joint statement issued by the LAB chairman.
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