A young Tibetan activist, who set himself ablaze during a protest against Chinese president Hu Jintao's India visit, died in the hospital this morning.
A young Tibetan activist, who set himself ablaze during a protest against Chinese president Hu Jintao's India visit, died in the hospital u00a0this morning.u00a0
ADVERTISEMENT
Jamyang Yeshi (26) breathed his last in the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital at 7:30 a m, Dr L K Makhija, who was treating him, said.u00a0
Yeshi had on Monday set himself on fire in Jantar Mantar where Tibetans were protesting against the visit of Hu Jintao.u00a0
At least 29 Tibetans, many of them Buddhist monks and nuns, have have set themselves on fire in Tibet demanding freedom for their homeland.u00a0
He became the first Tibetan to die in India after setting himself on fire during protests. Yeshi had sneaked into India from Tibet in 2006 and had been living in New Delhi for the past six years, activists said.
"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels 
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
