DHARAMSHALA: The European Union expressed condolences to the family and disciples of Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche on 15 July at his untimely death in prison.

“Following the death in prison of Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, a prominent Tibetan lama who has been a prisoner since 2002, we express our deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporter,” the EU said in a statement.

“The EU had consistently called for his release or adequate medical treatment. We expect the Chinese authorities to investigate and make public the circumstances surrounding his death,” the EU said.