Leh, Sept. 30 -- People flocked to the market in Leh, Ladakh, to purchase groceries, clothes and other essential items following a three-hour relaxation of the curfew here.

The curfew has entered its sixth consecutive day following the violence on September 24, amid protests demanding statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

Restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were imposed in Leh following the violent protests.

A local resident said, "The markets were closed for a week. I am feeling happy that the shops were open today."

Earlier on Monday, the Union Home Ministry said that it has always been open for dialogue on Ladakh matters with the Apex Body Leh (ABL) and the Ka...