"All persons shall ensure that they follow the Model Code of Conduct and that all the activities are according to the law," it added. 

In a strong display of unity, all shops and business establishments shuttered their doors, heeding the call of various religious groups. The community's action underscores a protest against the refusal of the Sixth Schedule status and other demands put forth by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).

The 21st round of Corps Commander-level talks, held on February 19th at Chushul-Moldo in the Leh district of Ladakh, saw India reiterate concerns over lingering issues in Depsang and Demchok.