Dharamshala, March 23 -- Venerable Zegya Gyatso, a monk from Tsang Monastery in Ba County of the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, has been freed after spending six months in detention, but reports indicate that his ordeal is far from over. The monk continues to face serious health complications and remains under strict monitoring by Chinese authorities, as reported by Tibet Times.

According to Tibet Times, Gyatso was allegedly detained by police in Xining around July 2, 2025, while he had travelled there seeking medical care. He was reportedly taken into custody without warning and subjected to months of interrogation before being released on January 2. Sources stated that his health has significantly worsened during detention.

He ...