Samten, a Monk From Dhitsa Monastery Beaten to Death in Custody.

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Reported and Edited by Kelsang Jinpa

Translated By TenGyal

Samten, a monk from Dhitsa Geden Tashi Chöding Ling—one of the four major monasteries in Palung County, northern Amdo—passed away after being subjected to severe beatings during police interrogation. Following his death in custody, Chinese authorities returned his body to the monastery.

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