China imposes heavy security, tightens surveillance in Lobga Ranzgen’s hometown

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, July 23: Chinese authorities have reportedly imposed sweeping security measures in the Lower Zako region along the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Ganzi (Kardze) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Kham, the hometown of late Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, according to information obtained by Phayul from a member of the Sino-Tibet dialogue platform Lhasa Spring, who requested anonymity due to security concerns.

The source told Phayul that armed personnel from China’s National Security and Public Security agencies have maintained a heavy presence in the area since early July, with residents’ movements and communications have been placed under strict restric...

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