Delhi on high alert after intelligence warning of possible ‘26-26’ Republic Day terror plot: report
Security agencies in Delhi stepped up measures after an intelligence warning of a coordinated terrorist attack on or before Republic Day, reportedly code-named ‘26-26’. The report said targets could include prominent religious sites and that agencies intensified monitoring, including putting up posters of wanted suspects at major transit points.
Intelligence warning prompts stepped-up security in the capital
Delhi’s security apparatus was put on heightened alert after intelligence inputs warned of a possible coordinated terror strike on or before Republic Day (26 January), reportedly code-named “26-26”. The warning triggered stepped-up vigilance in and around the national capital region, in line with the already elevated security posture that accompanies the Republic Day parade every year.
According to the report, agencies were told that the plot could involve multiple targets and that the warning included references to high-profile religious sites outside Delhi as well. Officials were said to be treating the input seriously and responded by strengthening threat-monitoring, movement checks, and intelligence coordination across units.
Wanted posters and monitoring at transit points
One visible measure mentioned was the placement of posters of wanted individuals at major entry and exit points across Delhi and the NCR, including bus and railway stations. Such steps are aimed at raising public awareness, assisting identification, and deterring potential logistical support networks that could enable an attack.
The report also connected the warning to a broader landscape of security threats, including mentions of militant outfits and criminal elements allegedly being used as “foot soldiers”. Officials have been increasing surveillance and checks as part of a layered security plan designed to protect crowds, key installations, and ceremonial venues during the national celebrations.
Republic Day as a recurrent high-risk date
Republic Day draws massive public attendance and national attention, making it a recurring high-risk date on India’s security calendar. Agencies typically increase deployments, restrict certain movements, and harden sensitive sites in the days leading up to 26 January; this year, the intelligence alert added urgency to those preparations.