NEW DELHI: An intelligence alert has been issued in Delhi following inputs warning of a attainable terror risk close to the Pink Fort, with sources stating that terrorists might goal a temple within the Chandni Chowk space, information company ANI reported.Intelligence sources advised ANI, key non secular locations, together with areas across the Pink Fort and elements of Chandni Chowk, stay on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Inputs counsel that the group could also be plotting an improvised explosive machine (IED) assault and {that a} temple within the Chandni Chowk space might be a possible goal.Sources additional indicated that the outfit is allegedly searching for to avenge a February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad and could also be planning a serious strike in India.Quoting intelligence inputs, sources mentioned, “Blast alert in entrance of the Pink Fort in Delhi. Terrorists might goal a temple in Chandni Chowk. Lashkar-e-Taiba is plotting an IED assault.”“They’re planning a serious terrorist assault in India to avenge the February sixth mosque blast in Islamabad, Pakistan. Main temples within the nation may be focused by Lashkar-e-Taiba,” Intelligence sources mentioned.Sources additional said that distinguished temples within the nation may be focused by Lashkar-e-Taiba, indicating that distinguished non secular locations stay on the group’s radar.Authorities haven’t publicly confirmed particular particulars of the alleged plot. Safety preparations have been strengthened in and round delicate places within the nationwide capital.
November 2025 Pink Fort blast
The alert comes within the backdrop of a lethal automotive explosion close to Pink Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed 15 individuals.The blast was attributable to a automotive loaded with explosives close to Gate No. 1 of the Pink Fort Metro Station and triggered fires in a number of close by automobiles.The investigation into that case is being dealt with by the Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA).Lately, a Particular NIA court docket at Patiala Home Court docket on February 13 prolonged the interval of investigation for an extra 45 days to conclude the probe within the November 2025 Delhi blast case.The NIA had sought a 90-day extension to finish the investigation. The court docket has additionally prolonged the judicial custody of seven accused till March.
