Another Tibetan self-immolated in Ngaba today and there are reports of ongoing clashes between Chinese security forces and local Tibetans ,including monks inside Kirti monastery.The clashes were triggered when the body of a person who had self-immolated was removed or an attempt was made to remove them.At least one woman has been shot. Further unconfirmed reports allege that many people have been shot.

An eyewitness described the situation as terrifying, that “a strong gas” was used on the crowd and described how “many had fallen to the ground” and people were being beaten. Numerous people have been detained.