【July 7, 2013, Bodhgaya bombing attack & the 17th Karmapa's Safety Protection】
『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)[16] 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.[17]』-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 explosion attack has been confirmed as the “India Jihad Organization”.
Every time Karmapa visits Bodhgaya to preside over the Kagyu Monlam, to teach Buddhism, or to meet the believers, all are performed in Tergar Monastery. Karmapa's office and residence are also in Tergar Monastery. The explosion caused the Indian government's special concern. The intention of this organization has been very clear. It is not very friendly to Buddhism, and the “The personal safety of Karmapa” has been threatened. The Indian government immediately strengthened the security of Karmapa in India.
When Karmapa fled to India in 2000, the security level was "Z +". It was not until 2009 that it was downgraded to "X" level. In the Bodhgaya bombings in 2013, the security of Karmapa was immediately upgraded 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.
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, the category is divided into four tiers: 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 at 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 current Karmapa's safety protection is at this category.)
X category has a security cover of 2 personnel [No Commando, Only Armed Police Personnel]』—Wikipedia
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 viewers from bringing electronic appliances such as mobile phones, cameras, video recorders, and tape recorders. In order 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 go through strict security checks. All security checks are based on airport specifications. Metal objects including watches and belts must pass X-ray inspection, and then also search the body.
If you want to get close to Karmapa, it is unlikely that many 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 made sure that not a single 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 special 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.
Jane Huang claimed that Karmapa knocked on her door late in the evening on September 13, 2013, and the other two nights, a total of three times and met her intimately. This is either a fantasy of Ms. Huang or a self-made story. Assuming that Ms. Huang is telling the truth, this is a serious matter. Indian military police, Tibetan security personnel, and Karmapa's attendants, all 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 4 military and police personnel stationed in the Gyuto Tantric Monastery to prevent terrorist attacks.
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