The Day of Ladakh's Violent Statehood Protests

Indian media extensively covered violent protests in Ladakh's Leh throughout the day, where demonstrators, supporting environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, clashed with police and torched a BJP office while demanding full statehood for Ladakh. Early reports detailed clashes and the burning of a BJP office, escalating by late morning with reports of fatalities and injuries, leading to a curfew. The Home Ministry later attributed the violence to Sonam Wangchuk's "provocative statements." Concurrently, the Karnataka High Court upheld government content takedown orders against X Corp, emphasizing the need for social media regulation. India also condemned Pakistan at the UNHRC for air strikes.