China tightens restrictions on Tibetans during Tibetan New Year by deploying troops
Dharamshala — During the Tibetan New Year (Losar), China tightened its grip on Tibetans by deploying massive troops in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The Chinese government showed the world that Tibetans were happy during Losar via state TV, but in reality, China deployed large numbers of soldiers, troops, special police, armed policemen and firemen to control their every move.