KARGIL, Feb. 15 -- Shutdown and protests continued for the sixth day here against the new divisional set up of Ladakh, with thousands of people hitting the streets to form a kilometer-long human chains.

People from Sankoo sub division, Tai Suru block, Barsoo, TSG block, Minjee, Drass Sub-division, Batalik, Shakar Chiktan, Wakha, Shargole protested while demanding equal representation and share in Ladakh Division.

The Joint Resistance Committee, which spearheads the agitation to demand rotational headquarters between Leh and Kargil addressed media persons at Islamia School Chowk about the future course of action.

The JRC warned that the people of Kargil were running out of patience and the government will be responsible for any conseque...