One more Tibetan dies after setting self on fire, total self-immolations rises to 81
November 24, 2012 10:39 am DHARAMSHALA: The Central Tibetan Administration today reiterated its deep concern over the alarming escalation in self-immolations by Tibetans inside Tibet, as fresh reports coming out of Tibet say one more Tibetan has died after setting himself on fire in Tsekhog (Ch: Zeku) in Malho in north-eastern Tibet.
Tadin Dorjee, 29, set fire to himself at the entrance of Dokarmo town office in Tsekhog around 6:30 pm (local time) on Friday. He then chanted prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama with folded hands. He died on the spot.
Thousands of local Tibetans offered prayers and attended his funeral that night.














