While the Union Territory administration of Ladakh on Monday insisted that peace has returned and schools, offices, and markets are operational, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) contested the claim, calling the 'apparent calm' a surface-level illusion, according to a report by PTI. The LAB has demanded the immediate lifting of curbs and release of detainees to restore public confidence.

Schools, markets reopen, but restrictions persist

Following the September 24 agitation led by LAB and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) demanding statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule safeguards, Leh was rocked by violence that left four dead and scores injured. In response, the administration had imposed curfew and suspended mobile internet services.

Since early October, curfew restrictions have been grad

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