China tightens grip on Tibetan Monastery during Rinpoche’s funeral

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Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Chinese security forces imposed sweeping restrictions around Lung Ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, during the funeral rites of the late Choktrul Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche. From March 27 to 30, police and military personnel reportedly surrounded the monastery, severely limiting the movement and activities of monks and local Tibetans, as reported by Tibet Times.

According to Tibet Times, authorities detained Venerable Ugyen Jangchup without explanation. Although released around midnight, sources allege he was physically assaulted while in custody at the Gade County police station and instructed to report back to a detention centre within three days.

Due to ongoing restrictions, independent verification of his condition remains difficult. Witnesses said officials interfered with funeral proceedings on the first day, ordering the removal of English-language tribute banners and religious inscriptions displayed around t...

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