- Intelligence agencies warn of Lashkar e Taiba plan
- Security tightened at Red Fort and Chandni Chowk
Hyderabad: Terror Threat to Delhi has prompted security agencies to declare a high alert in the national capital. Intelligence sources have warned of the possibility of terrorist attacks. They said the Pakistan based terrorist organization Lashkar e Taiba has planned to target temples in key areas.
According to intelligence agencies, Lashkar e Taiba plans to carry out attacks at temples in the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk areas of Delhi. They said a large amount of explosives may be used. Meanwhile, they also warned that attacks are possible in crowded places in major cities across the country. Therefore, authorities have increased vigilance.
Following the Terror Threat to Delhi, security agencies declared a high alert in the city. Additional personnel have been deployed in sensitive areas. Bomb squad teams have also been deployed. The police have asked locals to immediately report any suspicious activity. Officials said public cooperation is crucial at this stage.
The alert comes in the wake of the terror attack at the Red Fort last year. Authorities said intelligence warnings prompted immediate action. As a result, they stepped up security arrangements without delay. Meanwhile, all state governments have been instructed to tighten security in Delhi and other major cities.
Officials stressed that preventive steps are necessary to maintain safety. They said coordinated efforts are underway to prevent any untoward incident. The Terror Threat to Delhi has also led to close monitoring of sensitive zones and crowded places. Security agencies remain on alert as they continue to track inputs from intelligence sources.
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