Dalai Lama's security put on alert

Shimla, Apr 1 (UNI) The security of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was tightened today following reports about a threat to his life from the Lashker-e-Taiba.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Prem Lal said though the Tibetan leader's security had not been beefed up, the personnel posted at his Mcleodganj residence were asked to remain alert.

The action was taken on the basis of information received from the Dalai Lama's office following reports in a local Hindi newspaper about a threat to his life, he said.

Mr Lal, however, denied receiving any intelligence report about such a threat and said the Tibetan leader's security was tightened as a precautionary measure.

When contacted, Mr Tanzin Tekla, Personal Secretary to the Dalai Lama, refused to comment on the issue.

Talking to UNI over the phone, District Superintendent of Police (Kangra) A K Yadav also denied any such threat.

UNI