India, Oct. 23 -- Hong Kong City/IBNS: In a major development, Hong Kong's legislature has formally withdrawn a controversial extradition bill which had triggered violent protests in the city for the past several months.

The bill - which would have allowed for criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China - prompted outrage when it was introduced in April, reported BBC.

The bill was earlier suspended amid protests that paralyzed the city for the past several months.

Following weeks of violent protests in the city, the Chinese government is planning to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, media reports said.

The government is planning to replace her with an "interim" chief executive.

Leading candidates to succeed Lam include No...