BJP's Amit Malviya shared visuals of Congress Councillor for Upper Leh Ward, Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag, among rioters as violent protests broke out in Ladakh over demand for statehood and constitutional protections. Malviya accused Tsepag of "instigating the mob", as BJP office in Leh was set ablaze. Protesters clashed with police, who resorted to tear gas and lathicharge on Wednesday.