Doda, Sept. 13 -- The Doda district administration on Saturday relaxed restrictions and allowed shops to remain open till 6 PM following protests over the arrest of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

Deputy Commissioner of Doda, Harvinder Singh, said the situation has been peaceful for the last three days, and further decisions will be based on how the situation develops.

Speaking to ANI, Harvinder Singh said, "For the last 3 days, we have had a peaceful atmosphere... We also met the civil societies... Wherever people have maintained a peaceful environment, markets have been opened there, and in a few areas, relaxation will be given again in the evening. On that basis, it will be decided what needs to be done furthe...