Centre grants Dalai Lama Z-category security amid heightened threat perception
New Delhi: The Indian government has granted Z-category security cover to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, citing potential security threats. The Union Home Ministry has directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take over his security, official sources confirmed on Thursday.
The 89-year-old leader will now be protected by a team of approximately 30 CRPF commandos operating in shifts. The security cover will extend across all locations he visits. Previously, his security was managed by the Himachal Pradesh Police, with additional support from local forces during his travels. However, a security review by central intelligence agencies led to the decision for a more uniform and comprehensive arrangement.
In a related move, the Home Ministry has also extended Z-category security to BJP leader Sambit Patra in Manipur. Patra, an MP from Puri, has been overseeing the party’s affairs in the state, which has witnessed prolonged ethnic violence over the past two years.
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Mumbai family deaths: Rat poison ingredient zinc phosphide found in viscera, watermelon sample
Mumbai (PTI): Four members of a family in Pydhonie area of south Mumbai died last month due to rat poison, police officials said on Thursday.
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report has confirmed the presence of zinc phosphide in viscera (liver, kidney, spleen), stomach contents, bile, and abdominal fat samples of the deceased identified as Abdulla Dokadia (44), his wife Nasrin (35) and their daughters Aayesha (16) and Zaineb (13), said Deputy Commissioner of Police Pravin Mundhe.
"The watermelon sample also tested positive for zinc phosphide, while all other food items were negative. The report will be studied in depth. We will consult forensic doctors. Further probe in the case is underway," the DCP said.
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Zinc phosphide is used primarily as a highly toxic acute rodenticide to control rats and mice.
"The forensic experts who examined the viscera of deceased Abdulla Dokadia, Nasrin (35), Aayesha (16) and Zaineb (13) found traces of zinc phosphide. It is, however, unclear whether the rat poison was consumed accidentally (or on purpose). So far, we have found no strong reason why the whole family would take such an extreme step," another official said.
Further probe is being conducted by the JJ Marg police station, which has recorded statements of kin and neighbours, he added.
The Dokadia family, residents of Ghari Mohalla on Ismail Kurte Road, had hosted a get-together of relatives on the night of April 25. At around 1 am, hours after the guests had left, Abdullah Dokadia, his wife Nasreen, and daughters Ayesha and Zaineb ate pieces of a watermelon.
They suffered severe bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea in the early hours of April 26 and were rushed to a local hospital before being referred to the government-run J J Hospital where all four died during treatment.
