Curfew remained in force for the fourth day in violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh on Saturday even as police and paramilitary forces intensified patrolling and checking a day after the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) and transferred to Jodhpur Jail.

In the main town of Leh, traffic remained off the roads, and people mostly confined inside their homes. Business activities and markets also continue to remain shut.

Only paramilitary personnel patrolled the near-empty streets. Leh police have established checkpoints at multiple places, keeping a close watch on the movement of travellers.

Officials said that additional security has been pressed after Wangchuk’s detention on Friday.

Markets which were bustling with tourists just la

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