Source India Today
AMRITSAR/SRINAGAR – Security forces in Northern India are on high alert following the recovery of multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. These findings come just as intelligence agencies issued a specific warning regarding a potential Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror plot targeting the national capital.
Dual Recoveries Spark Concern
On Friday, February 20, a major tragedy was averted in Amritsar when an IED was discovered in a suspicious bag near the Rayya police post. The Punjab Police Bomb Disposal Squad arrived promptly to defuse the device.
Simultaneously, in Jammu & Kashmir, security forces detected another IED at Safapora in the Ganderbal district. This marks the fourth such device found in the region within a single week, following similar recoveries in Bandipora and Baramulla. While officials have not yet formally linked these explosives to a single coordinated cell, the timing has triggered a massive security review.
Intelligence Warning: Delhi on High Alert
The recoveries coincide with a “high-level” intelligence alert issued for New Delhi. Sources indicate that the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba may be plotting an IED attack to “avenge” a mosque blast that occurred in Islamabad on February 6.
Specific targets identified in the alert include:
Religious Sites: A prominent temple in the Chandni Chowk area.
Historical Landmarks: Enhanced surveillance is currently in place around the Red Fort.
High-Traffic Zones: Security has been beefed up at metro stations and crowded markets.
“We have intensified patrolling and vehicle checks across the border states and the capital. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any unclaimed objects immediately,” a senior security official stated.
Context of the Threat
The current tension follows a series of security incidents over the past year, including a deadly explosion near the Red Fort in November 2025. Investigations into that module recently led to the arrest of several operatives with links to cross-border handlers, highlighting an ongoing effort to disrupt peace in the region.
