Security agencies issued a high alert for Delhi after intelligence inputs warned of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) plotting an IED blast near Red Fort, specifically targeting a temple in Chandni Chowk.
Plot Details and Motive
LeT aims to avenge the February 6, 2026, mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan, with plans for major strikes at prominent temples nationwide. Inputs state: “Blast alert in front of the Red Fort… Lashkar-e-Taiba plotting an IED attack.”
Security Heightened
Authorities bolstered measures around sensitive sites like Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, recalling the November 10, 2025, car bomb near Red Fort killing 12. NIA probes ongoing modules linked to similar threats.
National Ramifications
The alert extends to other cities’ religious sites amid festive seasons, underscoring persistent cross-border threats despite diplomatic overtures.
