“Delhi Temple Attack Plot Foiled; ISI-Backed Lashkar Module Linked to Bangladesh Handler.”, Hindu Existence, February 23, 2026
“A major terror conspiracy allegedly aimed at targeting Hindu temples in the national capital has been foiled, with the arrest of eight suspected operatives linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Investigators say the module was operating under the guidance of a Bangladesh-based handler believed to have close ties with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Temple Reconnaissance in Delhi
According to the Delhi Police, the accused had carried out detailed reconnaissance of multiple temples across Delhi. Investigators recovered videos of prominent temple sites from the mobile phones of those arrested, indicating advance surveillance and planning.
Security has since been heightened around religious locations, particularly in the Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi, which officials believe was among the primary targets. The area is home to several prominent temples and attracts heavy footfall, making it a sensitive security zone……”
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