Leh, Oct 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today said very soon all restrictions imposed as precautionary measures will be lifted in a phased manner once the situation fully stabilizes, in the wake of the September 24 unrest in the UT in which four people died and dozens were injured.
“Peace and development are the top priorities of the administration. Together, with the cooperation of the people, Ladakh will continue on the path of progress,” the LG said while chairing a high-level review meeting to take stock of the prevailing law and order situation in the union Territory.
Curfew restrictions were lifted in Leh district today. Leh has been tense since the September 24 violence that left four dead and over 100 injured.
Following the violence, over demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule status, curfew was imposed and nearly 50 people were arrested, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk who was leading the protests. While the situation slowly limps back to normalcy, mobile Internet continues to remain suspended.
An official spokesman said after the meeting that the officers briefed the Lt Governor on the latest security scenario and the measures undertaken to maintain peace and stability in the region,
The Lt Governor lauded the relentless efforts of security forces and the civil administration in restoring normalcy over the past week under challenging circumstances.
He also expressed appreciation for the patience and cooperation shown by the people of Ladakh.
Reviewing the welfare measures, Kavinder Gupta enquired about the condition of the remaining injured undergoing treatment at the government hospital.
He directed the administration and hospital authorities to ensure the best possible medical care.
He further directed the Deputy Commissioner that, in cases where advanced medical treatment is required outside the UT, the administration must provide all possible humanitarian aid and financial support so that no individual faces hardship or feels neglected.
Appealing to the citizens, the Lt Governor urged people not to pay heed to rumors or misinformation and assured them that peace and harmony will be safeguarded at all costs.
He emphasized that the administration, along with security forces, is fully committed to maintaining peace, law, and order across the union Territory.
The Lt Governor further assured that very soon all restrictions imposed as precautionary measures will be lifted in a phased manner once the situation fully stabilizes.
