Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] April 24 (ANI): Amnesty International has issued an urgent appeal to Chinese authorities seeking information on the whereabouts of Tibetan spiritual leader Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, who is reported missing after being detained in December 2025, Phayul reports.
In a letter to Qinghai Communist Party Secretary Wu Xiaojun, Amnesty expressed concern about the lack of transparency in the case. The lama, noted for his work in religious and vocational education, was reportedly taken into custody on or around December 4 in Chikdril County of Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Chinese authorities have not provided official details about his detention, including his legal status, location, or any charges. Informal claims in January suggested he was “under investigation,” but no formal confirmation has been issued. Amnesty warned that holding someone incommunicado breaches international human rights standards and heightens the risk of torture or ill-treatment.
The organisation also flagged reports that local officials discouraged people from sharing information about the case, calling it part of a broader pattern of suppression in China. The detained leader is an influential figure in Tibet, having founded a monastery and a vocational training centre supporting local communities; his disappearance has intensified fears about restrictions on Tibetan religious figures, Phayul notes.
Amnesty demanded that Chinese authorities immediately disclose his whereabouts and either release him or present credible evidence of a legitimate criminal offence, while ensuring he has access to legal counsel and contact with his family. Rights groups say the case reflects ongoing repression in Tibetan regions, according to Phayul. (ANI)
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