Tibet : Another Tibetan sets himself on fire in protest

Another Tibetan has set himself ablaze in Tibet in protest against Chinese occupation of Tibet.Tenzin Phuntsok, a former monk in his forties, reportedly self-immolated in Chamdo area of Tibet on Thursday.Tenzin is believed to have survived the self-immolation and has been taken to a local hospital.No other details are available at the time of reporting.Phuntsok is being described as a former monk of the Karma monastery in Chamdo.The entire Chamdo region, especially the Karma monastery have been facing increased repression after reports emerged of a bomb blast at a Chinese government building in Chamdo on October 26.

No casualties had been reported, although, following the blast, the Karma monastery was locked down and strict restrictions were placed on its monks.