Jammu, July 4 -- Chief secretary of the union territory of Ladakh, Pawan Kotwal, on Thursday, chaired a preparatory meeting at the in Leh to review arrangements for the upcoming visit of his holiness the Dalai Lama in Ladakh.

The Dalai Lama will visit Ladakh on July 12 for over a month. The meeting focused primarily on ensuring foolproof security and logistical preparedness for his visit.

Kotwal emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among all concerned departments to ensure a smooth and secure event.

During the meeting, key points discussed included the provision of Z+ security cover, deployment of a dedicated medical aid team at the venue and meticulous crowd management strategies.

The chief secretary gave special directives fo...