Security measures were significantly strengthened across Delhi on Saturday following specific intelligence inputs that pointed to a heightened terror threat, according to a senior police officer.
Central intelligence agencies raised an alert after receiving information that the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has placed prominent religious sites in India on its target list. The advisory specifically highlighted the possibility of improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in major cities, including a temple in the Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi.
The intelligence input stated: “According to a recent input, Lashkar-e-Taiba is planning IED attacks across big cities in India, including at a temple in Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi, to avenge the attack at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, on February 6.”
This alert arrives roughly three months after a powerful car bomb explosion in the Red Fort vicinity claimed at least 13 lives and left several others injured.
In response, authorities have bolstered security around critical heritage landmarks, religious locations, and densely crowded public spaces such as railway stations, airport terminals, and bus depots, the officer noted.
Sources indicated that comparable intelligence warnings surfaced around January 26, coinciding with preparations for the nation’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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“We have been receiving intelligence inputs about possible attacks by the LeT and are constantly monitoring the situation,” the police officer stated.
Adding to the context, the officer referenced a recent operation in which Punjab police, on February 11, arrested an individual and recovered an IED along with a pistol and ammunition. Investigations suggested the suspect maintained contacts with handlers based in Pakistan, with the materials potentially destined for use in multiple Indian cities.
The stepped-up vigilance reflects ongoing efforts by Delhi Police and central agencies to counter potential threats from groups like LeT, ensuring public safety at vulnerable sites amid these credible alerts.
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