News at Eleven: Police first arrested [Tensin] Tsundue

from Buntar Airport in Himachal state on August 3, after suspecting his alleged attempt to cross over into Tibet. He was taken to Kullu police station, but released the following day.

He was again picked up by police on August 4 from Mandi, and was taken to Mandi Jail, where he refused to eat or drink in judicial custody. According to him, he was then taken to Mandi Zonal Hospital on the fourth evening and approved "forced feeding" on him. After that he was again sent back to the jail.

He was formally released from Mandi Jail today around 5:00pm to be taken to Dharamsala and handed over to Kangra SP office tomorrow.

from Phayul.com: Tenzin Tsundue to be handed over to Kangra police from Mandi Jail
also Phayul.com: Arrested marchers released; Tenzin Tsundue reported to be in weak physical condition

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