Security was intensified around key religious and heritage sites in Delhi on Saturday, including the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, following claims by Indian authorities of a “possible terror threat.” According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian officials citing so-called intelligence inputs suggested a potential attack allegedly linked to a Pakistan-based group.

Delhi Police and central agencies increased surveillance, deployed additional personnel, and placed bomb disposal squads and quick reaction teams on standby. The alert reportedly cited a temple in Chandni Chowk as a potential target and hinted at an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-based attack, allegedly in retaliation for the February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Security agencies have urged the public to remain vigilant while asserting that the measures are precautionary. Observers say India is using such “terror threat” narratives to stoke anti-Pakistan sentiment and to malign the legitimate Kashmir freedom movement.

The security tightening comes after the November 10, 2025 car explosion near the Red Fort, which Indian authorities have repeatedly invoked to justify heightened measures and to push an anti-Kashmir narrative. Following the Red Fort blast, Indian forces had stepped up crackdowns in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, arresting several Kashmiris, including doctors and highly educated youth.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)