Tibetan herders angered at the theft of their livestock attacked a Chinese-owned slaughterhouse this week, demolishing the building and scattering meat along the road, a Tibetan source said.The Nov. 29 incident near the town of Minyak Ra Nga Kha in Dartsedo county in Kardze prefecture, then sparked a clash between Tibetans and local police.When the police arrived, the Tibetans clashed with them. They damaged their vehicles and seized some arms, smashing them and throwing them away.Additional Chinese forces then arrived and detained ten Tibetans.

People saw the Tibetans being beaten when they were transported to Dartsedo.Special security forces are imposing restrictions on the local Tibetans and are forbidding free movement in the area.”

Yaks owned by Tibetans living in the area have often gone missing, with many discovered to have been stolen and butchered by Chinese slaughterhouse owners.

In a meeting in October, Chinese officials told Tibetans that the government would soon take land in the area for the construction of high-rise buildings.

The Tibetans expressed displeasure and resentment at that meeting, so no decision could be reached. Even at that time, the Tibetans were planning to protest against the Chinese plan..