Dalai Lama Gets Z-Category Security Amid Intelligence Threat Assessment

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 14th Feb. The Union Home Ministry has upgraded the security cover of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to Z-category following an intelligence threat assessment. Based on a report from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the government has decided to enhance security arrangements for the 89-year-old spiritual leader.

Under the Z-category security, the Dalai Lama will be protected by a total of 33 security personnel, including:

• Armed static guards deployed at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
• Personal security officers (PSOs) providing round-the-clock protection
• Armed commandos escorting him in shifts

Additionally, trained drivers and surveillance personnel will be on duty at all times to ensure his security. The decision reflects the Indian government’s commitment to safeguarding the Tibetan spiritual leader, given the potential threats to his safety.