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- According to multiple reports citing intelligence sources, the potential targets include key religious and heritage sites in Old Delhi, with specific mentions of a temple in the bustling Chandni Chowk locality and areas around the Red Fort—a major tourist hub and high-security zone.
- Sources indicate that the group views such an attack as part of a broader strategy to strike at high-visibility symbolic sites in India, aiming to cause maximum impact in densely populated areas.
- Indian security agencies have ramped up vigilance across the national capital following fresh intelligence inputs indicating that the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) may be plotting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack targeting prominent locations in Delhi, particularly near the iconic Red Fort and surrounding areas.
Indian security agencies have ramped up vigilance across the national capital following fresh intelligence inputs indicating that the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) may be plotting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack targeting prominent locations in Delhi, particularly near the iconic Red Fort and surrounding areas.
According to multiple reports citing intelligence sources, the potential targets include key religious and heritage sites in Old Delhi, with specific mentions of a temple in the bustling Chandni Chowk locality and areas around the Red Fort—a major tourist hub and high-security zone. The alert has prompted immediate measures to strengthen security at these sensitive spots, including enhanced patrolling, increased deployment of personnel, and stricter checks in crowded markets and religious premises.
The intelligence suggests that LeT’s alleged plan could be motivated by a desire to retaliate for a mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan, on February 6, which reportedly claimed multiple lives. Sources indicate that the group views such an attack as part of a broader strategy to strike at high-visibility symbolic sites in India, aiming to cause maximum impact in densely populated areas.
Security has been noticeably tightened since early Saturday, with Delhi Police and central agencies coordinating efforts to monitor and neutralize any potential threats. Officials have emphasized that while the inputs are specific and credible enough to warrant heightened precautions, no immediate incident has occurred, and the situation remains under close watch.
This development comes amid ongoing concerns over cross-border terrorism, with LeT—long designated a terrorist organization by India, the United Nations, and several countries—continuing to feature in intelligence assessments for its alleged links to elements in Pakistan. The group has a history of involvement in major attacks on Indian soil, including the 2008 Mumbai assaults.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and cooperate with security personnel. Additional measures, such as increased surveillance in Old Delhi’s narrow lanes and around major temples, are being implemented to deter any possible strike.
As investigations and monitoring continue, security forces are working to dismantle any support networks that could facilitate such plots. Officials have stressed that the proactive alert and rapid response underscore India’s commitment to thwarting terror threats before they materialize.
The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of India’s history, draws large crowds daily, making it a high-priority area for protection. Chandni Chowk, one of Asia’s largest markets, similarly sees heavy footfall, amplifying the need for layered security.
