SRINAGAR: Restrictions under Section 163 continued in Ladakh’s violence-hit areas on Thursday, a day after clashes over statehood and Sixth Schedule demand left four dead and 80 injured, with a shutdown in neighbouring Kargil.

The police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in strength in the riot-hit Leh district and are keeping close watch on the situation.

The shops, business establishments, government offices and educational institutions remained closed in the district on Thursday.

A police official said restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS are being enforced strictly.

“The situation is under control and adequate security men have been deployed on the roads to maintain law and order and peace,” he said.

Four people were killed and 80 others injured, some of them cri

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