Ladakh is a border state, and its stability is crucial for national security. When the Centre had already scheduled a meeting with Ladakh representatives on 6th October to discuss statehood demands, why did sudden violence erupt 2 weeks before the meeting? CRPF vehicle was set on fire, and at least 4 people lost their lives in today's violence. It seems an attempt is being made to trigger a Gen-Z style agitation in Ladakh, inspired by what happened in Nepal. Such unrest also benefits adversaries like China and Pakistan, who have a vested interest in seeing instability along India's borders.