An intelligence alert has been sounded in the capital following a warning of a possible terror threat near the Red Fort, with sources saying terrorists may attack a temple in the Chandni Chowk area.
According to intelligence sources, key religious sites, including areas around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistani terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Inputs suggest that the group may be planning an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack and that a temple in the Chandni Chowk area could be a potential target.
The sources further said that the group is allegedly seeking revenge for the February 6 mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan and may be planning a major attack in India.
“Explosion outside the Red Fort in Delhi. Terrorists may target a temple in Chandni Chowk. Lashkar-e-Taiba is planning an IED attack. They are planning a major terrorist attack in India to avenge the February 6 mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan. Major temples in the country may be targeted by Lashkar-e-Taiba,” Intelligence Taiba sources said.
The sources further said that prominent temples in the country may be targeted by Lashkar-e-Taiba, suggesting that prominent religious sites remain on the group’s radar.
This comes in the backdrop of the recent deadly car blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed 12 people.
An explosion caused by an explosives-laden car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort metro station set off fires in several nearby vehicles.
Recently, a special NIA court at the Patiala House Court on February 13 extended the investigation period by another 45 days to conclude the investigation into the November 2025 Delhi blast case.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought a 90-day extension to complete the investigation. Meanwhile, the NIA court has extended the remand of the 7 accused till March 13.