Shaikh, who is imprisoned in the isolated north-western city of Urumqi, was the victim of an elaborate ruse to exploit his mental condition, say his supporters.

谢赫被关在偏僻的西北城市乌鲁木齐。支持者称，他因患有精神疾病而被利用，是一个精心策划诡计的牺牲品。