Jampa Sangay, 29, was arrested by Chinese polices after staging a lone protest in the main market of Kardze in Kham province. While distributing prayer flags, Jampa shouted slogans calling for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Chinese police arrested him immediately. His current whereabouts is unknown. According to local sources, the continued protests in Kardze have resulted in intensified police controls in the region.