Kathmandu, July 28 - At least 30 Tibetan exiles were arrested at Batase area of Sindhupalchowk district near China-Nepal border this morning after they tried to cross into Tibet as part of a protest against Chinese rule.
The Tibetans, including several monks, had trekked to Batase, about a week ago. 'The Tibetans were arrested as they sheltered in the village ahead of their attempt to cross the border into Tibet,' police inspector Suraj KC said. 'We will send them back to Kathmandu later during the day,’ he added. The Tibetan exiles had started their trek from Sankhu village.

The Himalayan Times[Monday, July 28, 2008 15:32]