Lobsang Lekshe

POLITICAL PRISONER
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Gender
Male
Age at Detention
25
Origin County Level
Origin Province
  • Tibet Autonomous Region
Origin Prefecture
  • Lhasa
Occupation at Detention
Religious
Date of arrest
20/03/1992
Detention Centre/Prison
Drapchi Prison
Description of event

Lobsang Lekshe was a Tibetan monk from Meldro Gongkar, born in 1967, and associated with Gaden Monastery. He took part in a peaceful demonstration held on 20 March 1992 near the Tsuklakhang Temple in Lhasa.

The protest, involving around 250 participants, included the display of Tibetan national flags and pro-independence, anti-Chinese slogans. The demonstration was forcibly suppressed by police, who beat and arrested the monks and other protesters.

Following his arrest, Lobsang Lekshe was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. He served his sentence in Drapchi Prison.

Types of Human Rights Violations
  • Civil and Political Rights Violations: Right to Freedom of Expression and Opinion
Length of Sentence
5 years
Prison Location
Status of Detention
Released: Upon completion of sentence
Type of Sources
  • Primary: TCHRD field sources
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