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Leh Eases Curfew in Phased Four-Hour Window as Security Holds

Authorities frame the limited reopening as a step toward stabilizing Leh following this week's deadly unrest.

Overview

  • Police announced two timed openings for essentials, from 1 to 3 pm in old city areas and from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in new and peripheral localities.
  • Officials reported a calm period during the relaxations, with strict patrols by police and CRPF and residents queuing at shops and ATMs.
  • Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta chaired a security review at Raj Bhavan before the easing decision was implemented.
  • Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act and moved to Jodhpur, as the DGP labeled him the main ringleader and cited a probe into alleged foreign links.
  • Police said four people died in the September 24 clashes where firing followed SOPs, more than 50 suspects have been detained, and raids continue to track absconders including an allegedly instigating councillor.