Tibetan protest leaflets and a banned national flag appeared on Thursday following larger protests in the area at the beginning of the month.The protest came as Tibetans prepared for a day of fasting and prayers next week in a display of solidarity following a wave of self-immolations by Tibetan monks in protest against Chinese rule .On Thursday morning, leaflets were displayed in the streets of the Khakor subdistrict of Serthar county of Kardze prefecture.A Tibetan flag was also hoisted at the local police station.A huge contingent of police had been sent to the town in response and authorities had begun to search for the still-unidentified persons responsible for putting up the leaflets and flag.
Local authorities have summoned Tibetan residents to attend meetings.
Hundreds of Tibetans had protested in Serthar on Oct. 1, China’s National Day, after authorities tore a Tibetan flag and large photo of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama from a building and threw them into the street, Tibetan sources said.Over 200 Tibetans, including monks and laymen, took part in the protests.