Ladakh loses its innocence

Last month Zanskar Valley witnessed communal violence on the issue of the conversion of 26 Buddhists. But the problem isn’t confined to one place. Entire Ladakh is divided on religious lines. Utpal Kumar has more to say on the issue.At first glance, Ladakh would appear to be nothing less than the last Shangri-la. Inhabited by people who often greet you with a genuine smile, and whose warmth more than compensates for the sub-zero temperature of the region, it’s the ideal retreat for those willing to escape the rough...

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