Ladakh's Shia Muslims Protest Khamenei's Killing, Mourning Rallies Sweep Region

• Massive protests and mourning rallies swept Ladakh after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel strikes.
• Thousands gathered in Leh for solemn processions, bringing the city to a standstill, expressing grief and solidarity with Iran.
• Protesters condemned Khamenei's death, shouting anti-Western slogans targeting the United States and Israel.
• Anjuman Imamia and other groups organized funeral prayers in absentia and spiritual observances across Leh, Kargil, and Drass.
• Kargil announced a seven-day mourning period, while security forces imposed restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure.