2018/ DrugKho, 22, self-immolated in protest against Chinese rule in Tibet outside Ngaba County Public Security Bureau. Radio Free Asia reported at the time that their sources in the region were unable to discuss the event, although they did confirm that it took place. The only information that has been available is that DrukKho is from Soruma in Ngaba and that he is believed to have been a former monk from Kirti Monastery which is located near the site of his self-immolation protest, and where he was known as Choekyi Gyaltsen. A later report from the Tibetan Review suggested that DrukKho was alive following his protest, but no information has come through about how he is. The Tibet Post originally reported the incident, saying DrugKho shouted slogans calling for the long life of the Dalai Lama and freedom in Tibet after setting himself alight. They have also reported a lockdown in the area.
UPDATED December 28, according to information available in the Tibetan press.
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