China tightens grip on Tibetan Monastery during Rinpoche's funeral
Mar 31, 2026
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.