An appeal has been launched against the demolition of Tibetan refugee houses in McLeod Ganj. The joint appeal was made by the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association, Beopar Mandal, the Hotel and Restaurant Association, Bhagsu Taxi Union, Auto Union, Trekking and Mountaineering Association and Upper Dharamshala Development Association. Kalon Gyari Dolma of the Home Department said “The Central Tibetan Administration highly appreciates the solidarity and genuine support shown by Indian friends”.