Tenzin Choedrak (b. 1975) was a 20-year-old Tibetan Buddhist monk from Khangmar Monastery when he was arrested on 15 April 1995 alongside fellow monks Sangye Tenphel (b. 1985), Lobsang Choephel (b. 1984), Lobsang Gelek, and another monk for participating in a peaceful demonstration in the Barkhor area of Lhasa. He was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and detained in Drapchi Prison. His associates received prison terms ranging from three to four years, while fellow monk Sangye Tenphel died in custody on 6 May 1996 after reportedly being subjected to severe torture. Tenzin Choedrak and Lobsang Gelek continued serving their sentences in Drapchi Prison, where they reportedly endured harsh treatment and abuse.