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Delhi Puts Central District on High Alert After Intel Flags Threats to BJP HQ and Government Offices

The alert follows new inputs received after arrests tied to a Pakistan-linked network.

Overview

  • Security in central Delhi, which was tightened Saturday, focused on the BJP headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg and nearby government offices.
  • Intelligence warnings pointed to possible suicide attacks, vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, shootings, or coordinated strikes against crowded sites.
  • Anti-sabotage checks are underway across government buildings, political offices, markets, and transport hubs with bomb squads, sniffer dogs, quick reaction teams, and the Delhi Fire Service on alert.
  • The inputs came after the Special Cell arrested nine suspects linked to handler Shahzad Bhatti, with a senior officer saying the group was tasked with random firing at security personnel in north India and the Delhi-NCR.
  • Officials have not shared full details and describe the measures as precautionary, as senior officers direct strict checks and coordination with intelligence and paramilitary units across districts.