Gonpo Namgyal, a Tibetan town leader, was tortured to death by Chinese authorities after months of extreme mistreatment, including numerous electric shocks while he was being held, according to a report from Tibet. online.
According to an ANI report, the Central Tibetan Administration reported that Namgyal, who served as the village head in Ponkor township, Darlag County, within the Tibetan region of Amdo ( now divided among Qinghai, Sichuan, and Gansu provinces ), succumbed to his injuries on December 18. His death came after more than seven months of harsh treatment inmates for his involvement in a Tibetan Language Association social campaign.
The arrests and assault, which began in May 2024, targeted the” Pure Mother Tongue” strategy led by Khenpo Tenpa Dhargye, a Tibetan Buddhist instructor. Despite growing threats from Chinese policies that promote Mandarin as the strong language, the battle sought to protect the Tibetan vocabulary.
Chinese government detained Khenpo Tenpa Dhargye, Gonpo Namgyal, and several others, accusing them of “endangering position safety”. The prisoners were taken to Golog Prefecture office, according to the Central Tibetan Administration’s information.
Namgyal’s problem deteriorated during his confinement due to severe abuse. He passed away within three weeks of his launch due to poor health. Before death, examination of his system revealed numerous internal injuries, including burns brought on by electric shocks that were suffered while he was imprisoned.
Khenpo Tenpa Dhargye, known for his advocacy of Tibetan culture and language, has been a considerable number in the region. A close associate of the revered Lama Jigme Phuntsok, Dhargye’s imprisonment has raised concern within Tibetan areas, who have organized religious ceremonies and prayers for his well-being and discharge.
