CTA
August 28 2009
Dharamshala — Gonpo Dhargye’s wife and his five children have been staging sit-in protest in front of the local police station in Jomda County in Tibet’s Chamdo Prefecture demanding his immediate release since 20 August, sources said.
Gonpo Dhargye, a local government official, was arrested along with his colleague by Chinese security forces on 27 June for failing to enforce patriotic education campaign at a monastery in Pema township in Jomda county.
Many local residents who tried to stop the forces from arresting Gonpo Dhargye were detained at Kyabche monastery and severely beaten up. Later, five detainees, including Gonpo Dhargye and Norlha who were considered ring leaders, were taken to Jomda county.
Gonpo Dhargye’s wife said her husband was arrested on baseless charges, adding, the family would die of hunger if their sole breadwinner is not released. So, we will die in front of the police station, she cried out. The police officials told her that they will soon decide her husband’s case, but they haven’t taken any decisive action yet.
Gonpo Dhargye is believed to be in poor health condition. His wife and five children, the eldest son being 11-years-old, are facing enormous hardships