Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: An intelligence alert has been issued in Delhi following inputs warning of a possible terror threat near the Red Fort, with sources stating that terrorists may target a temple in the Chandni Chowk area, news agency ANI reported.Intelligence sources told ANI, key religious places, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Inputs suggest that the group may be plotting an improvised explosive device (IED) attack and that a temple in the Chandni Chowk area could be a potential target. Sources further indicated that the outfit is allegedly seeking to avenge a February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad and may be planning a major strike in India. Quoting intelligence inputs, sources said, “Blast alert in front of the Red Fort in Delhi. Terrorists may target a temple in Chandni Chowk. Lashkar-e-Taiba is plotting an IED attack.”“They are planning a major terrorist attack in India to avenge the February 6th mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan. Major temples in the country can be targeted by Lashkar-e-Taiba,” Intelligence sources said. Sources further stated that prominent temples in the country can be targeted by Lashkar-e-Taiba, indicating that prominent religious places remain on the group’s radar. Authorities have not publicly confirmed specific details of the alleged plot. Security arrangements have been strengthened in and around sensitive locations in the national capital.
November 2025 Red Fort blast
The alert comes in the backdrop of a deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed 15 people. The blast was caused by a car loaded with explosives near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station and triggered fires in multiple nearby vehicles. The investigation into that case is being handled by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Recently, a Special NIA court at Patiala House Court on February 13 extended the period of investigation for a further 45 days to conclude the probe in the November 2025 Delhi blast case. The NIA had sought a 90-day extension to complete the investigation. The court has also extended the judicial custody of seven accused until March. Security agencies said they remain on high alert as they assess the latest inputs.
