Around 40 people have been released on bail in Leh in Ladakh as the situation has improved in the region. The release of detainees is being seen as a confidence-building measure by the Ladakh administration to ensure normalcy and create conditions for the resumption of the stalled talks on the demands of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).

Four people were killed and dozens were injured, including police and CRPF personnel, in violent protests over the demand for statehood and the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh.

The LAB and KDA, representing political, religious, and social organisations, have put forth a four-point demand for Ladakh with the Centre, including statehood, the Sixth Schedule, reservation in jobs, a separate Public Service Commission and two Parliamenta

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