Amid restrictions, the cremation of the bodies of two of the four people killed on September 24, in the violent protest over the demand for statehood and the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, took place on Sunday.

Leh city wore a deserted look as restrictions imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) remained in force for the fifth day. Police and CRPF were deployed in strength, and roads and intersections were sealed with concertina wire.

Thin vehicular movement was witnessed on the roads, while pedestrian movement was negligible. All shops and commercial establishments remained closed, except pharmacies.

The bodies of Stanzin Namgyal of Igoo and Jigmet Dorjey of Kharanki were taken under heavy police security to the crematorium at 2pm.

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