India Condoles 'Tragic Loss Of Lives' In Tibet Autonomous Region After Tremors Kill 126

More than 126 people have been killed and around 188 others have been injured after a strong earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday.

India expressed condolences for the earthquake in Tibet, killing over 126 people and injuring 188.

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India on Tuesday expressed condolences over the loss of life and property in Tibet after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region killing over 126 people.

Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, expressed his condolences on the 'tragic loss of lives and property' in the earthquake, while referring to the area as 'Tibet Autonomous Region.'

"Government and people of India express condolences on the tragic loss of life and property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," Jaiswal said in a post on X.

Government and people of India express condolences on the tragic loss of life and property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 7, 2025

More than 126 people have been killed and around 188 others have been injured after a strong earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday. The tremors jolted Dingri County in Xigaze in Tibet Autonomous Region in China at 9:05 am Tuesday (local time), according to regional disaster relief headquarters. 

The US Geological Service, however, put the quake's magnitude at 7.1. At least 126 people have been confirmed dead and 188 others injured, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts to carry out relief and rescue operations in the affected areas. Following the quake, China Earthquake Administration launched a level-II emergency service response and sent a work team to the site to assist with disaster relief efforts. 

Meanwhile, Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, also expressed profound sadness over the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake. Dalai Lama said he is deeply saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake that struck Dingri in Tibet and the surrounding regions this morning, the official site of Central Tibetan Administration said. 

"It has resulted in the tragic loss of many lives, numerous injuries, and extensive destruction to homes and property," the exiled leader said in a message. 

Xigaze, also known as Shigaste, is close to the border with India. Shigatse is considered one of the holiest cities of Tibet. It is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, a key figure of Tibetan Buddhism whose spiritual authority is second only to the Dalai Lama. 

The epicentre was located in Tsogo Township of Dingri County, which has a population of approximately 6,900 people within a 20-km radius. The epicentre is located 90 km North-East of Lobutse in the Khumbu Himalayan range of North-East Nepal.