Delhi on high alert: Security upped after intelligence inputs of a possible terror attack

Security was tightened in the national capital over the LeT terror plan targeting religious sites.

As per sources, Delhi has been on a high alert after intelligence inputs of a possible terror attack. Sources also said specific inputs suggested that a temple in the ChandniChowk area could be among the potential targets. Thus, security was upped in the national capital after a high alert over a LeT terror plan targeting religious sites.

Security tightened in Delhi over LeT terror plan targeting religious sites.

On Saturday, security was tightened across key religious and heritage sites in Delhi, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of ChandniChowk, following intelligence inputs suggesting a possible terror threat, an official said. Security was upped after Intel warned of a possible terror threat near the Red Fort, which is a major tourist destination and a high-security zone. The Central Intelligence agencies indicated that Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has allegedly kept prominent religious places in India on its target list.

ChandiChowk is among the potential targets.

Sources revealed that specific inputs suggested that a temple in the ChandniChowk area could be among the potential targets. While intelligence inputs are being verified and assessed, security has been heightened in and around sensitive religious sites and crowded public areas, they added. The intelligence agencies indicated that LeT could be attempting to carry out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-based attack. The alleged plan is reportedly linked to attempts by the terror group to avenge the February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, sources said. The central agencies and Delhi police units have been maintaining close coordination, and surveillance has been intensified through CCTV monitoring, vehicle checks, and deployment of additional personnel at vulnerable points. Bomb disposal squads, dog squads and quick reaction teams have also been placed on standby at strategic locations, they added.

Security agencies have also urged citizens to remain vigilant and to immediately inform the police or emergency services of any suspicious objects or activity.