Samdup, 41, from Gonchok village, Serthar (Ch: Seda) County, was sentenced to 8 years in prison. He was arbitrarily detained on 5 April 2021 and remained a victim of enforced disappearance till his sentencing. On 13 June 2012, he was detained on similar charges as Gangkye Drupa Kyab and sentenced to 5 years in prison on 1 August 2013 by the Nyagchu People's Court. Though he was released on 19 August 2016, he was detained again on 18 September 2016 and remained in detention for 17 days.