Lashkar-e-Taiba Terror Threat in Delhi
Analysis based on 30 articles · First reported Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated Feb 21, 2026
The terror threat in India===Delhi, particularly targeting tourist and religious sites like the India===Red Fort and India===Chandni Chowk, could negatively impact the tourism sector in India. Increased security measures may also lead to higher operational costs for businesses in affected areas.
Security agencies in India===Delhi have issued a high alert following intelligence inputs about a potential terror threat from the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The group is allegedly plotting an improvised explosive device (IED) attack, with prominent religious sites near the India===Red Fort and a temple in India===Chandni Chowk identified as potential targets. This alleged plot is believed to be in retaliation for a February 6 mosque blast in Pakistan===Islamabad, Pakistan. Security has been significantly tightened across India===Delhi, with increased surveillance, vehicle checks, and deployment of additional personnel. Authorities are also advising state police forces nationwide to maintain heightened vigil, as major temples across India could be on LeT's radar. This alert follows a deadly car explosion near the India===Red Fort in November 2025, which killed 12 people and is currently under investigation by the India===National Investigation Agency.
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