Security agencies in the national capital have been placed on high alert following credible intelligence inputs suggesting that the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is plotting a series of improvised explosive device (IED) attacks. According to senior intelligence sources, the group has specifically targeted high-traffic areas near the iconic Red Fort and several prominent temples in the densely populated Chandni Chowk district, with the Gauri Shankar temple identified as a potential primary target. The alert indicates that these planned strikes may be a desperate attempt by the militant organization to avenge a recent blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, which occurred on February 6, 2026. Authorities have warned that the threat extends beyond Delhi, with major religious sites across the country remaining on the radar of cross-border terror modules seeking to incite communal tension.
This latest security warning comes in the sobering wake of the devastating car explosion near the Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which claimed 15 lives and exposed a “white-collar” terror module involving educated professionals. In response to the current threat, the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces have significantly intensified surveillance, conducting rigorous vehicle checks and increasing patrols at transportation hubs, heritage sites, and marketplaces. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is currently seeking to conclude its probe into the 2025 blast, has reportedly been working alongside local units to identify any active sleeper cells. While officials have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, they have also emphasized that these measures are precautionary and aimed at ensuring the safety of the public during a period of heightened regional sensitivity.
