Senior Tibetan Monastic Leader Disappears Following Arbitrary Detention

Chinese authorities have detained Lobsang Lungrik, the head lama of Ba Gön Monastery, following his abrupt removal from high-ranking provincial positions in December 2024. The 51-year-old spiritual leader is accused of assisting a scholar returned from India and allegedly sending funds abroad. Despite holding multiple state-recognized roles, Lungrik’s current whereabouts remain unknown, raising urgent concerns regarding enforced disappearance. While official reports confirm his dismissal from political committees, no formal charges have been disclosed. This case highlights the increasing pressure on Tibetan religious figures suspected of maintaining overseas ties or providing sanctuary to "unauthorized" scholars.