On the October 19, BBS TV ran the story of Ugyen Tshering, an orphan who was then under the care of the women and child protection unit of the Royal Bhutan Police. Ugyen Tshering has now found a home.

Ugyen Tshering’s father, a taxi driver, died in a vehicle accident in Phuntsholing. His mother who was an alcoholic also passed away. In the news report, Ugyen Tshering told BBS that he has a younger sister but today he does not know where she is.

Ugyen Tshering came to Thimphu four years ago. He says he requested the driver of the bus to drop him at the bus terminal. With no one to look after him, Ugyen says he started begging to make a living.

At the BBS, we hoped that airing the report would have an impact. We had quoted the officer in charge of the Women and Child Protection Unit, Lt. Karma Rigzin saying that the unit would try to find a foster home for Ugyen.

In the evening of the October 19, Sonam Yangki a member of the Rincheling Tendo Tshogpa based in Khotokha, Wangdue was in Thimphu. She watched the BBS TV news featuring the story of Ugyen Tshering.

The Tshogpa looks after 130 children including orphans and children who come from poor families. After watching the report on Ugyen Tshering, Sonam Yangki approached the Women and Child Protection Unit.

Speaking to BBS, the officer in charge of the Women and Child Protection Unit, Lt. Karma Rigzin said Ugyen Tshering is now at the Rincheling Shedra in Khotokha, Wangdue.

Ugyen Tshering, the boy who left Wangduephodrang four years ago has returned to his district and to a shedra, where he will pursue monastic education. Source: BBS