17. Oct 2011
Chinese police shoot two Tibetans
According to reports by Free Tibet (FT), two Tibetans were shot by Chinese security services in a protest. The UK-based group Free Tibet said the Tibetans named Dawa and Druklo were shot outside the local police station in Khekor (Chin: Kege) township, Serthar county, Kardze TAP. The shooting occurred as protesters shouted slogans demanding greater freedom for Tibet and the unconditional return of the Dalai Lama. Free Tibet said Dawa was shot in the leg, Druklo in his torso and that their condition and whereabouts are unknown.