Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said that curfew will be lifted in a phased manner in Leh once the situation stabilises, and urged people not to pay heed to rumours and misinformation.
Chairing a high-level review meeting to take stock of the prevailing law and order situation in the Union Territory, the LG said, “Peace and development are the top priorities of the administration.”
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, Director General of Police Dr SD Singh Jamwal, DIG Srinagar South PK Singh, Deputy Commissioner Leh, Senior Superintendent of Police Leh, and other senior officers of CRPF and ITBP.
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The officials briefed the Lt Governor on the latest security scenario and the measures undertaken to maintain peace and stability in the region.
The Lt Governor lauded the relentless efforts of security forces and the civil administration in restoring normalcy over the past week under challenging circumstances. He also expressed appreciation for the patience and cooperation shown by the people of Ladakh.
Reviewing the welfare measures, Gupta enquired about the condition of the injured undergoing treatment at the government hospital.
Directing the administration and hospital authorities to ensure the best possible medical care to the injured, he asked the Deputy Commissioner to make available humanitarian aid and financial support in cases where advanced medical treatment is required outside the UT.
He emphasized that the administration, along with security forces, is fully committed to maintaining peace, law, and order across the Union Territory. “Together, with the cooperation of the people, Ladakh will continue on the path of progress,” he added.
