At the same time, even monks and nuns originally from Serthar have reportedly been barred from remaining at Larung Gar and ordered to relocate to their local monasteries. Those whose quarters have been destroyed are no longer permitted to remain at Larung Gar and are being forcibly removed in successive groups. A source familiar with the developments told TT that Chinese authorities had initially planned to demolish the area surrounding Gyutrul Temple within the academy. Larung Gar has been the target of repeated demolition campaigns over the past two decades. Chinese authorities carried out large-scale demolitions in 2001, 2016, and 2019, citing overcrowding and the absence of legally required construction permits.