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High Alert in Delhi: Threat to Temples from LeT

2/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Security agencies in New Delhi issued a high alert after intelligence warnings of a potential Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Pakistan-based plot.
LeT may target a temple in Chandni Chowk and religious sites with improvised explosive devices.
The alert is linked to retaliation after February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad.
Security has intensified with more surveillance and personnel at sensitive sites, especially around Red Fort after November 10, 2025 car explosion.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 Mumbai attacks by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 166 people and intensified India's counter-terrorism efforts, particularly against groups linked to Pakistan. Founded in 1987, LeT has been implicated in various attacks, including the 2007 Samjhauta Express bombings. The recent alert in New Delhi highlights ongoing threats from LeT, emphasizing the persistent risk of terrorism in India.

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Story summary

Security agencies in New Delhi issued a high alert after intelligence warnings of a potential Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Pakistan-based plot.
LeT may target a temple in Chandni Chowk and religious sites with improvised explosive devices.
The alert is linked to retaliation after February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad.
Security has intensified with more surveillance and personnel at sensitive sites, especially around Red Fort after November 10, 2025 car explosion.

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