After violent demonstrations in Leh city, the administration has issued a restrictive order by implementing Section 163. Under this, no procession, rally, march or public meeting can be taken out without the pre -written permission of the competent authority. Apart from this, the use of vehicle or loudspeakers will also be banned without prior approval.
Main point of order
- No procession, rally or march etc. will be taken out without the pre -written approval of the competent authority.
- No person will use a vehicle or other loudspeaker without the prior approval of the competent authority.
- No person will give any statement that causes the possibility of disturbing public peace and which causes law and order problem in the district.
- The gathering of five or more persons under the jurisdiction of district Leh will be prohibited.
What is the reason for violence and performance?
On Wednesday (24 September), there was a clash between the protesters and the police in Leh. Angry protesters threw stones at the officials and set a police vehicle on fire. This was the first violent incident in the ongoing movement for several days to demand full state status to Ladakh and to implement constitutional security measures. The protesters also attacked the BJP office and set fire there. During this, many young students, climate activists and teacher Sonam Wangchuk were also included. He demanded the Central and State Government to fulfill the promise to include Ladakh in the sixth schedule of the Constitution.
Demand for Leh Apex Body
Leh Apex Body has announced to continue the hunger strike until the demand for state status and the demand for inclusion in the sixth schedule. Co-Speaker Chering Dorje said that the strike will not end until an agreement with the government. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also fixed the date of discussion of the next round with the Ladakh delegation on October 6. After violent incidents, the administration and security forces have increased deployment in the entire city.