Curbs eased for full day in Leh; markets return to life

Authorities relaxed the curfew for almost the entire day Tuesday in the violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, allowing markets to gradually reopen and providing relief to the people who were reeling under week-long curbs, officials said.

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Earlier, restrictions were eased for two hours from 4 PM Monday, shortly after completion of the last rites of four people ~ including a retired Army personnel ~ who lost their lives in the widespread clashes between protesters and security personnel September 24.

“Barring the violence last Wednesday, there was no untoward incident reported from anywhere. Police and paramilitary forces are deployed in strength as a precautionary measure in the sensitive areas and are maintaining strict vigil to maintain law and order,” a police official said.