Calm returns to Lhasa, says Mayor

8220;We didn8217;t enforce the martial law there, and the situation in Tibet as a whole is good at present,8221; he said in the Chinese capital.

At least 10 people were killed and many injured in riots on Friday during the fiercest pro-independence protests in two decades in the Tibetan capital.

The Lhasa Mayor charged that the unrest was provoked by a handful of monks and lawless persons engaged in beating, smashing, looting and burning.

They burnt down schools, hospitals, stores and other public utilities, he claimed.

8220;These acts are completely targeted at disturbing the happy and stable life of people in Tibet,8221; he said. 8220;The government is able to maintain stability for the people.8221;