TAPLEJUNG, NOV 20 - Following the unilateral restriction of Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) of China to cross the border along the Olangchunggola, hundreds of people from the eastern part of Taplejung, who had previously gone to Tibet to buy foodstuffs, have been stranded in Tibet.
Tibetan officials have suddenly restricted the people from moving along this border point since a month without prior notice. With the restriction on the movement across the Olangchunggola border point, the Sherpas from this community are, tragically, facing severe problems to make necessary preparations to celebrate their greatest festival, Phutuk.
"Most of the members from well-to-do families have been stranded in Tibet. And, I hope that this time around, we can not celebrate Phutuk like in the past," lamented Pemba Sherpa, a local.
Parba Prasad Sapkota, assistant Chief District Officer said that the office has received information regarding the restriction to move only from the locals. "However, no concerned sector has informed us why such a restriction has been imposed," added he.Posted on: 2003-11-19 09:27

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