India, Sept. 30 -- The violence-hit town of Leh in Ladakh was left deserted after many establishments remained closed on Tuesday, a sign that the region is still recovering from the unrest which led to the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Meanwhile, Ladakh's tourism sector has also witnessed a setback due to the curfew in Leh.

On Tuesday, officials announced that the week-long curfew in Leh was relaxed for four hours starting at 10 am. The authorities also asked shopkeepers to open their establishments.

However, much of the situation in the tense town remained the same. Visuals shared by news agency ANI showed empty streets, minimal vehicle movement, and a heavy presence of security personnel.

Under the curfew restrictions, the distr...