Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Chinese authorities have reportedly launched a demolition campaign targeting more than 200 residential homes belonging to monks at the historic Dza Sershul Monastery in eastern Tibet, raising concerns over religious freedom and the preservation of Tibetan cultural identity, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA), as cited by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

According to CTA, the alleged demolition drive at the monastery in Sershul County, Karze region, is believed to have begun on October 25 or 26, 2026. However, the precise timeline and extent of the operation remain unverified. Authorities have also convened public meetings in the area while restricting internet access and the flow of information, making independent verification difficult.

The reported action follows earlier demolitions at major Tibetan Buddhist institutions, including Larung Gar, where large-scale demolitions began in July 2016, and Yachen...