Delhi Placed on High Alert Amid Intelligence Warning of terrorist Plot Targeting Red Fort Area and Temples

India: Security forces have intensified measures across central Delhi, particularly around the iconic Red Fort and bustling Chandni Chowk market, following fresh intelligence inputs indicating a possible terror attack by the some militant group.

According to multiple security agency sources, some terrorist groups are allegedly planning improvised explosive device (IED) blasts at high-footfall religious and heritage sites. Key potential targets include areas near the Red Fort and a prominent temple in the densely populated Chandni Chowk locality. Broader alerts suggest similar threats to major temples in other cities across India.

This latest alert comes amid heightened vigilance following a car bomb explosion near the Red Fort in November 2025, which resulted in multiple casualties and prompted ongoing investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), with initial probes linking it to terror networks.

Security deployments have been ramped up, including additional personnel, surveillance, and checks in sensitive zones. No specific timing or confirmed execution details have been publicly disclosed, and authorities emphasize that the information remains based on intelligence inputs—no incident has occurred as of now.

Public advisories urge residents and visitors in Delhi to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. Officials stress that these are precautionary measures drawn from credible threat assessments.

As the situation evolves, authorities continue monitoring closely.