Delhi on High Alert Following Lashkar-e-Taiba Terror Threat
Delhi is on high alert as of Saturday, February 21, 2026, following intelligence reports of potential terrorist attacks planned by the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The threat is focused on religious sites, specifically a temple in the Chandni Chowk area near the Red Fort.
LeT Plotting IED Attacks
Intelligence sources indicate that LeT is allegedly plotting Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks across major Indian cities, including Delhi. The potential attacks are reportedly in response to a February 6th bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, which claimed at least 31 lives [Indian Express].
Heightened Security Measures
In response to the threat, Delhi Police have tightened security around temples, markets, and the Red Fort [Indian Express]. Security has been fortified across key religious and heritage sites, with central agencies and Delhi Police units coordinating to monitor vulnerable points. Surveillance has been intensified through CCTV monitoring and stringent vehicle checks [ABP Live].
Bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and quick reaction teams have been placed on standby at strategic locations [Indian Express]. A DCP-rank officer, accompanied by trained commandos, was deployed at the Gauri Shankar temple in Chandni Chowk during Mahashivratri celebrations as part of these heightened measures.
Recent Security Concerns
This high alert follows a car explosion near the Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed over 10 people and exposed a terror module [ABP Live]. Intelligence agencies flagged threats from Khalistani and Bangladesh-based terror outfits in January 2026.
India’s Response to Pakistan Allegations
Following the February 6th blast in Islamabad, Pakistan implied external involvement. India has categorically dismissed these allegations, stating it is “unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills” [Indian Express].
Officials emphasize that while the security measures are precautionary, the public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.