Orgyan Tashi, born in 1942, is a semi-nomadic resident of Pashoe County. On 28 August 1995, he was arrested under circumstances that remain unclear. Reports suggest that his detention may have been linked either to the distribution of pro-independence posters or to an alleged attempt to use explosives on pillars in Lhasa. Prior to his arrest, he had travelled to India on two occasions.

At the time of the report, his wife was residing in Lhasa, while their two children were pursuing their education in India. Following his conviction, Orgyan Tashi was sentenced to nine years of imprisonment and was serving his sentence at Drapchi Prison.