DALAI LAMA IN CHINA
Martial Law Report From Tibet 'N.Z Press Association Corruright) LAHORE. May 5. The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, has been taken from Lhasa to China for medical treatment, the Pakistan newspaper, “Civil and Military Gazette,” said today. quoting Tibetan refugees reaching the Kashmir border. The refugees reported that Tibet had been under martial law for the last two weeks, the newspaper said. Reign of Terror They said a reign of terror had been let loose throughout the country and there had been clashes between the Dalai Lama's followers and the Chinese army of occupation. “The Chinese Army is taking extreme measures to suppress the Lama’s supporters, thousands of whom are reported to have been killed.” the newspaper said. “Refugees along the AzadKashmir border have confirmed that the Lama’s palace has been taken over by the Chinese Army and turned into an armed camp. “They further disclosed that the Lama, who was earlier reported to be under arrest in Tibet, had been removed to China. According to the Chinese authorities he was undergoing medical treatment.”
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Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28270, 7 May 1957, Page 21
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