After the Kashag (Tibetan cabinet) met to review the Dalai's security in the wake of the spiritual leader's remarks on threat to his life from Chinese agents, spokesman of the Central Tibetan Administration said "the security of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a matter of great concern".
Accusing the Chinese government of launching an "unprecedented offencive campaign" against the 76-year-old Dalai Lama in Tibet and during his visits outside India, the Tibetan authority said although the Dalai Lama "takes security threat to his person lightly, there are a variety of threats to his well-being that the security agencies are obliged to take it seriously."
"...Chinese intelligence agencies are making concrete plans to harm His Holiness by employing well-trained agents, particularly females.
"It is also learnt that they are exploring the possibility of harming him by using ultra-modern and highly sophisticated drugs and poisonous chemicals.
"In another report received in October 2011, it is also learnt that Chinese intelligence agencies have stepped up their clandestine efforts to collect intelligence on the status of His Holiness' health, as well as collecting physical samples of his blood, urine and hair.
"They are reportedly co-opting Tibetans inside Tibet to visit India with the intention of seeking an audience with him to this end," said Tashi, Secretary for Information, spokesman of the Central Tibetan Administration, in a statement.
"The Central Tibetan Administration cautions all concerned to remain vigilant and alert in this regard."
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Minister for Security Ngodup Dongchung said that steps are being taken to counter these threats including using chemical detectors in the Dalai Lama's security.
The Administration said it "is grateful to Government of India for the efficient security arrangements" provided to the Dalai Lama, who fled to India in 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule.
China had reacted angrily to the Dalai's remarks and accused him of "spreading false information, deceiving the world and confusing the public".