In Ladakh, public outrage has intensified following the police firing that resulted in the deaths of four civilians during protests. The Ministry of Home Affairs' decision to blame activist Sonam Wangchuk for inciting violence has been met with widespread criticism. Locals argue that the protests are a culmination of years of unmet demands and growing anxieties since the region's separation from Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. The government's actions, including the cancellation of Wangchuk's nonprofit's FCRA registration, have further fueled the unrest, with many Ladakhis feeling their collective grievances are being dismissed.

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