Thinley Namgyal, 32, set himself on fire at around 12 noon (local time) in Tawu County in the Kardze region, in the traditional TIbetan province of Kham. Thinley died on the spot and his body was taken to Gangthel monastery for prayers and later handed over to his family. Thinley lived with his father Dulho and mother Pelha in Khangsar township, Tawu County. He self-immolated in protest against China’s occupation of Tibet. No further details are available at present. A candle light vigil took place in Dharamshala to to express solidarity with his protest and mourn his death.
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