Security agencies have issued a high alert in the national capital after receiving intelligence about a possible terror plot by Lashkar-e-Taiba. The warning suggests that the Pakistan-based outfit may target crowded religious and heritage sites in Old Delhi.
Intelligence Warning of Possible IED Attack in Old Delhi
According to an intelligence note accessed by India Today, terrorists could attempt to carry out an improvised explosive device (IED) attack near the Red Fort and temples in the busy Chandni Chowk area. Chandni Chowk is one of the most densely populated and frequently visited parts of the capital.
Officials believe the suspected plot may be linked to a retaliatory motive. Sources say it could be in response to a mosque blast in Islamabad on February 6. Intelligence agencies have warned that LeT operatives may try to execute a major strike in India. They have also cautioned that prominent temples across the country could remain potential targets.
Delhi Police Increase Security Measures
After receiving the alert, Delhi Police and central security agencies strengthened security across sensitive areas, especially in Old Delhi. Authorities deployed additional personnel and increased vehicle checks. They also began anti-sabotage inspections around religious places and tourist hubs to prevent any possible attack.
November 2025 Red Fort Car Bombing Still Fresh in Memory
The latest alert comes nearly three months after the deadly November 10, 2025 car bombing near the Red Fort. That explosion was one of the worst terror incidents in Delhi in recent years.
An explosives-laden Hyundai i20 detonated near the Red Fort Metro Station. The blast killed at least 12 people and injured more than 20 others. It also set several nearby vehicles on fire. Investigators later confirmed that the attackers used ammonium nitrate-based explosives.
Probe Links Blast to Haryana-Based Terror Module
Investigators identified the driver of the vehicle as Umar Mohammad, also known as Umar Un Nabi. He was a doctor linked to Al-Falah University in Faridabad. DNA tests on human remains recovered from the wreckage confirmed that he was inside the car when it exploded.
Authorities connected him to a larger terror module operating from neighbouring Haryana. According to television reports citing investigators, the explosion happened just hours after security agencies recovered nearly 2,900 kilograms of explosives in Faridabad.
Police also arrested key members of the network, including individuals identified as Dr Muzammil and Dr Adil Rather. Sources said Umar allegedly detonated the vehicle earlier than planned near the Red Fort as security forces tightened their crackdown on the module.
With the fresh intelligence warning, agencies remain on high alert and continue close monitoring of sensitive locations in the capital.