Restrictions remain in place, LG urges vigilance; schools shut for two days

Leh, Sep 25: A day after violence rocked Ladakh, claiming four lives and leaving over 80 injured, an uneasy calm prevailed across the Union Territory on Thursday as restrictions continued to remain in force. Officials confirmed that the situation was under control and no untoward incidents were reported throughout the day, even as heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces was maintained in sensitive areas.

Strict prohibitory orders banning the assembly of five or more people remained in effect in Leh and Kargil. Security forces kept a close vigil to prevent any flare-up, and around 50 individuals accused of participating in violent protests have been detained. The bodies of the deceased protesters were h

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