Last week, Leh imposed certain restrictions under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code ahead of the border march.

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Leh authorities on Tuesday ordered the lifting of an earlier ban on gatherings, an apparent move to counter the move to march towards the Chinese border announced by the Leh apex body (LAB).

According to an official order, the restrictions are being lifted because “there are no immediate concerns about breach of peace and public order.”

The order, issued by Leh District Magistrate Santosh Sukhadeve, directed that restrictions under the prohibitory order be lifted with immediate effect.

After the government imposed a prohibitory order under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in this part of Ladakh, organizers canceled a border march scheduled for April 7 at Chandehang near the Chinese border to “avoid conflict with law enforcement.” Institutional confrontation of any kind”. Decree and direct that no processions, rallies or processions may be held without prior approval.

“Given that Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (April 5) imposes certain restrictions to prevent any breach of peace and disturbance of public tranquility… Senior Superintendent Leh reported that there are no immediate concerns about a breach of peace. and public order and recommends that the restrictions imposed under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code be withdrawn,” the DM’s order read.

Speaking at a press conference in Leh on April 6, LAB leaders, including its chairman Chering Dorjay and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, canceled the border march and said it had achieved the goal of raising awareness among the country’s people on climate change. Goals of change awareness. They are said to have been deprived of prime grazing land by large industrial plants in the south and “Chinese encroachment” in the north.

Ladakh, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), is spearheading the ongoing agitation for statehood and inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

LAB leaders said they would continue the struggle peacefully through chain hunger strikes and protests.

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