NEW DELHI: An alert has been issued in Delhi warning of possible terrorist threat near Red Fort, with sources saying terrorists may target temples in Chandni Chowk area, news agency ANI reported.Sources told ANI that major religious sites, including the area around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
According to information, the group may be planning an improvised explosive device (IED) attack and a temple in Chandni Chowk area could be a potential target.Officials also suggested that the group, which is said to be seeking revenge for the Feb. 6 bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, may be planning a large-scale strike in India.“Bomb alert in front of Red Fort in Delhi. Terrorists may target Chandni Chowk temple. Lashkar-e-Taiba is planning IED attack,” the source said, quoting intelligence sources.“They are planning a major terrorist attack in India in retaliation for the February 6 mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan. Major temples in the country could become targets for Lashkar-e-Taiba,” the source said.Sources further said that prominent temples in the country could be targeted by Lashkar-e-Taiba, indicating that prominent religious sites remain on the group’s radar.Authorities have not officially confirmed specific details of the alleged conspiracy. Security arrangements have been strengthened in and around key locations in the capital.
November 2025 Red Fort explosion
The alert was issued in the backdrop of a car explosion that killed 15 people near the Red Fort on November 10, 2025.The explosion was caused by an explosive-laden car near Gate 1 of the Red Fort metro station, causing several nearby vehicles to catch fire.The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is in charge of investigating this case.Recently, on February 13, the Special NIA Bench of the Patiala House Court extended the probe period for another 45 days to conclude the investigation into the November 2025 Delhi blasts.The NIA had sought an extension of 90 days to complete the investigation. The court also extended the judicial custody of seven defendants until March.