Ladakh statehood row: 4-hour relaxation in curfew announced in Leh; forces deployed in strength

Leh, 30/9: Authorities announced that the week-long curfew in Leh town will be relaxed for four hours from 10 am on Tuesday and directed shopkeepers to open their establishments, officials said

The restrictions were relaxed for two hours from 4 pm on Monday, shortly after completion of the last rites of four people — including a retired Army personnel — who lost their lives in the widespread clashes between protesters and law enforcement .