Tibetan Sources Doubt Official Death Toll After Dingri Earthquake

A deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Dingri County, Tibet, has claimed at least 100 lives in Dramtso township alone, raising doubts about the Chinese government’s reported death toll of 126, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA). Tibetan sources believe the actual casualty figures are much higher, citing extensive damage across Dingri and neighboring counties. Hard-hit areas include Guring and Zingkar villages, where structures and historic monasteries sustained severe damage. Chinese authorities revised the injured count to 337 but maintain their death toll estimate. Local skepticism persists, with limited access to independent verification of casualties.