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Youth Riot in Ladakh: Four Dead as Gen-Z Protesters Torch Region Amid Tensions

Gen-Z protesters in Ladakh's high-altitude desert region carried out violent demonstrations that turned deadly, killing four people and causing widespread destruction.

Youth Riot in Ladakh: Four Dead as Gen-Z Protesters Torch Region Amid Tensions
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Violent Gen Z-led protests swept through Ladakh, a high-altitude cold desert region in the Himalayas, killing four people and causing widespread destruction, as tensions in the region escalated amid ongoing India-China disputes. The protests were sparked by social media campaigns targeting government policies, with young protesters taking to the streets to demand change. Authorities have deployed troops to quell the unrest, but the situation remains volatile. The violence marks a significant escalation of protests in Ladakh, which has been at the center of recent tensions between India and China.

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