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Schools Reopen in Leh as Public Transport Resumes After Nine Days of Restrictions

In Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory, all schools from Kindergarten to upper primary school have been reopened. The Leh District Magistrate has granted permission in this regard along with the plying of mini buses and other vehicles for public transport after nine days of imposition of Bharat Nyay Samhita Section 163 since 24th of last month. The peaceful protest on the demand of statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the sixth schedule turned violent causing loss of lives of four protesters and dozens other injured including security personnel. However, the authorities have made clear in its order about the continuous enforcement of 163 section of BNSS and people are advised to adhere the provisions of the section. The fresh orders came last evening after phase out restrictions for some days.