Natsagdorj was arrested on 17 May 1932 for allegedly making a "slanderous statement" while celebrating the lunar new year (Tsagaan Sar). Pagmadulam (with whom Natsagdorj had separated) and others who had studied in Germany were also arrested. He was said to be involved with the "left deviationists", and described in police reports as a taiji.
Natsagdorj was detained on May 17, 1932 for allegedly making an "unfavorable remark" during the lunar new year (Tsagaan Sar) celebration. Pagmadulam, who had separated from Natsagdorj and others who studied in Germany, was also arrested. He was suspected of being associated with "left-wing deviators", and described by police reports as a taiji.