Karmapa's Safety Protection
8/9/2020
『On 7 July 2013 a series of ten bombs exploded in and around the Mahabodhi Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bodhgaya, India. Five people, including two Buddhist monks, were injured by the blasts. Three other devices were defused by bomb-disposal squads at a number of locations in Gaya.』- Wikipedia
『Three bombs exploded at the Tergar (Tibetan) Monastery. One bomb was placed behind the door of a classroom where children study Buddhism. The windows and classroom doors were damaged; there were no injuries, since the children were on holiday.』-Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodh_Gaya_bombings
In the early morning of July 7, 2013, in addition to the explosion attack around Mahabodhi Temple, there were three explosion attacks at “Tergar Monastery” in Bodhgaya. The Indian government has confirmed that the bombing was the work of the "Indian Jihad."
『On 7 July 2013 a series of ten bombs exploded in and around the Mahabodhi Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bodhgaya, India. Five people, including two Buddhist monks, were injured by the blasts. Three other devices were defused by bomb-disposal squads at a number of locations in Gaya.』- Wikipedia
『Three bombs exploded at the Tergar (Tibetan) Monastery. One bomb was placed behind the door of a classroom where children study Buddhism. The windows and classroom doors were damaged; there were no injuries, since the children were on holiday.』-Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodh_Gaya_bombings
In the early morning of July 7, 2013, in addition to the explosion attack around Mahabodhi Temple, there were three explosion attacks at “Tergar Monastery” in Bodhgaya. The Indian government has confirmed that the bombing was the work of the "Indian Jihad."
Every time Karmapa visits Bodhgaya to preside over the Kagyu Monlam, to teach Buddhism, or to meet the believers, all activities are in Tergar Monastery. Karmapa's office and residence are also in Tergar Monastery. The explosion caused the Indian government's particular concern. The intention of this organization has been noticeable. It is not very friendly to Buddhism, and the “Personal safety of Karmapa” has been threatened. The Indian government immediately strengthened the security of Karmapa in India.
A. Classification of security protection in India
『In India, security details are provided to some high-risk individuals by the police and local government. Depending on the threat perception to the person, there are four tiers in the category: Z+ (highest level), Z, Y, and X.
SPG category – Strength of security detail is Classified (only provided to the Prime Minister of India.)
Z+ category has a security cover of 55 personnel [Including 10+ NSG Commando] + [Police Personnel]
(His Holiness Dalai Lama’s s safety protection is in this category.)
Z category has a security cover of 22 personnel [Including 4 or 5 NSG Commando] + [Police Personnel]
Y category has a security cover of 11 personnel [Including 1 or 2 Commando] + [Police Personnel]
( The Karmapa's safety protection is in this category.)
X category has a security cover of 2 personnel [No Commando, Only Armed Police Personnel]』—Wikipedia
When Karmapa fled to India in 2000, the security level was "Z +, and downgraded to the "X" level in 2009. After the Bodhgaya bombings in 2013, the Indian government immediately upgraded the security of Karmapa to the "Y" level. Even though Karmapa is not currently in India, there are still five Indian police and guards in the Gyuto Tantric Monastery to guard Karmapa's residence to prevent terrorist attacks.
B. An audience with the Karmapa
「Please note that you and your group members must bring identification documents, such as passports, to the registration office at 9:30 am on the day they are approved to wait for registration and inspection. Official Indian security authorities strictly prohibit audiences from bringing electronic appliances such as mobile phones, cameras, video recorders, and tape recorders. For you and your team members to successfully meet the Karmapa, please strictly abide by the regulations of the Indian Police and Security Department.」-Karmapa office
Therefore, everyone who attends Karmapa-hosted activities, Dharma courses, or visits Karmapa must do strict security checks. All security checks are similar to airport specifications. Metal objects, including watches and belts, must pass X-ray inspection and search the body.
If you want to get close to Karmapa, it is unlikely that much Indian military police and security personnel appointed by the Tibetan government in exile will protect the Karmapa. Several attendants serving Karmapa are also "side by side." Therefore, the government of India and Tibet sent a total of about 20 to 30 security personnel to protect the personal safety of the Karmapa. The Indian government has ensured that no drop leaks out of Karmapa's security. Therefore, Karmapa would not be able to act alone. Even if one had wings, one could hardly fly away-no possible escape.
Because of Karmapa’s unique identity, even if he teaches Buddhism abroad, the government of that country will specially arrange security personnel to accompany him. Therefore, Karmapa has no personal freedom to act in private.
Until the end of 2015, the Indian government has not found the suspect of the Bodh Gaya bombing attack. Hence, the security protection of the Karmapa is still on the highest alert 24 hours a day, and the security personnel has strengthened the monitoring of the Karmapa's actions to prevent terrorists from attacking the Karmapa.
H claimed that the first time the Karmapa knocked on her door in the middle of the night was on September 13, 2013, and he had an intimate relationship with her; there were two other times in 2015, a total of three times. If this is not H's fantasy, it must be her fictional story. Assuming that Ms. Huang is telling the truth, this is a serious matter. Indian military police, Tibetan security personnel, and Karmapa's attendants failed. The Karmapa's security was flawed. "Will the Indian government ignore it?"
Source:
- 'Z plus' security of Tibetan spiritual leader withdrawn
- On July 7, 2013, the Bodhgaya bombing attack, the Indian government's security protection against His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Karmapa immediately escalated.
- While Karmapa was not in India in 2019, there was still a police officer and four military and police personnel stationed in the Gyuto Tantric Monastery to prevent terrorist attacks.
- NIA court convicts five IM militants in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts
- 'Z plus' security of Tibetan spiritual leader withdrawn
- On July 7, 2013, the Bodhgaya bombing attack, the Indian government's security protection against His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Karmapa immediately escalated.
- While Karmapa was not in India in 2019, there was still a police officer and four military and police personnel stationed in the Gyuto Tantric Monastery to prevent terrorist attacks.
- NIA court convicts five IM militants in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts