Restrictions imposed in Leh after violent protests erupted today. Locals took to the street and protests for demand of Sixth Schedule and Statehood for Ladakh. Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta has strongly condemned incidents of Violence and appeals for Peace. He said that Center is ready to talk and the violent incidents that happened today in Leh is against the history and legacy of Ladakh. Mr. Gupta added that people who have instigated the violence are responsible for the loss in today’s protest.

The Lieutenant Governor strongly appealed to all sections of society in engage in peaceful dialogue. He urged Civil and religious organization to work for the peace and better future of Ladakh. The decision to impose restrictions comes after violent protests erupted in Leh in support of the demand to advance the proposed talks with the Centre on extension of Sixth Schedule as well as statehood to Ladakh. District Magistrate , Leh has issued an order under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, for maintaining the Law and Order in district Leh.

As per the Order, No Procession, rally or March shall be carried out without prior approval from Competent authority in Leh. No use of Loudspeaker mounted on vehicles, No one is allowed to make Statements which has potential to disturb the public tranquility and which may led to law and order problem in the district. Assembly of five or more persons shall remain prohibited within the Jurisdiction of district Leh.