Leh reopened after curfew was eased, days after violent Ladakh statehood protests left four dead and caused damage to properties including a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in the city. Markets were abuzz as hundreds of people came out into the streets to enjoy relaxation of the curfew on Thursday, October 2.

The vehicles and pedestrians were seen returning to the streets after the shops reopened as part of the relaxation permitted by the administration. Meanwhile, a magisterial inquiry which was ordered into the violence in Leh be completed within four weeks, officials said.

Earlier, he had emphasised that the Central government was working to “fulfil all the hopes of Ladakh” and expressed hope that the “matter will be resolved soon”. Also Read | 'Is India really free?': Sonam Wa

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