Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 24 (ANI): Chinese authorities have reportedly enforced extensive security measures in the Lower Zako area of Ganzi (Kardze) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Kham, the hometown of late Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, according to a member of the Sino-Tibet dialogue platform Lhasa Spring, who spoke anonymously due to security concerns, as cited by Phayul.

Since early July, personnel from China’s National Security and Public Security agencies have maintained a significant presence in the region.

Residents’ movements and communications have reportedly been placed under strict restrictions, leaving the township under close surveillance. Local people are said to be living under constant monitoring and fear amid the ongoing security clampdown, according to Phayul.

Earlier this month, Lobga Rangzen died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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