India, Feb. 13 -- The union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has granted Z-category security cover to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, officials familiar with the development said on Thursday, adding that the decision has been taken based on threat perception.

The officials cited above said the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been told to take over the security of the Dalai Lama, and the force will protect him round-the-clock at his residence in Dharamshala,the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile, as well as during his visits to other states.

A detailed security audit is being carried out by CRPF for the task before the takeover which will be completed soon, said an officer, who asked not to be named.

Currently, he is...