Losel, a 38-year-old monk from Sera Monastery, was charged with sharing information about Tibet with foreigners, detained, and subjected to brutal beatings. His family confirmed through human rights activists, that he died last month from severe injuries sustained during his time in jail.
Losel’s family was unaware of his location or condition until the Chinese authorities returned his body to them in Lhasa on October 21.
A native of Tsoto Village in the Phenpo area of Lhasa, Losel had joined Sera Monastery as a child and pursued monastic studies at this renowned institution. He was detained in May 2024, accused of gathering and sharing information about conditions in Tibet with foreign contacts. While in custody, he endured interrogations and brutal beatings that severely harmed his health. Despite his deteriorating condition, authorities reportedly denied him medical care, leading to his death in the detention facility.
