China threat? MHA upgrades Dalai Lama's security to Z-category after IB report

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) upgraded the security of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Thursday following a threat assessment report from the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Over the years, intelligence reports have pointed to potential threats to his life from various sources, including China-backed groups.

Under the Z-category security, he will get a total of 33 security staff in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala and outside. News agency PTI quoted its sources as saying said the Dalai Lama would be secured by a Z-category protection cover of CRPF commandos in all parts of the country.

He had a small protection cover of the Himachal Pradesh Police which was extended when he travelled to Delhi or any other place by the local police. The government has now granted him a uniform security cover across country

A team of about 30 CRPF commandos will work in shifts to secure the Dalai Lama.