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NEW DELHI: Security agencies in the capital have heightened security following intelligence reports suggesting a possible terror plan aimed at crowded religious and heritage sites.According to inputs, the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba is reportedly planning IED attacks in major cities across India, including a temple in Chandni Chowk, as retaliation for an attack on a mosque in Islamabad on Feb 6.

The alert comes three months after a blast near the same temple in the vicinity of Red Fort led to 15 deaths. Deployment of forces has been increased to strengthen surveillance and prevent any untoward incidents. Security forces have stepped up patrolling in key areas where religious and historical sites are located.

Terror intel: Hawk eye on vehicles entering Delhi

Para-military forces have been deployed in large numbers to maintain continuous surveillance, particularly focusing on temple premises, to deter any potential threat.Vehicles entering Delhi are being thoroughly inspected, and parked vehicles — including those left unattended — are also being carefully checked. At the same time, security personnel are continuously monitoring real-time CCTV feeds across the city to detect any unusual movement or suspicious activity.Police are also holding regular coordination meetings with market welfare associations and resident welfare associations, along with shopkeepers, vendors, and other local stakeholders.In addition, comprehensive verification drives are currently under way at hotels, guesthouses, cyber cafes, shopping malls, cinemas, SIM card dealers, and chemical shops. Police are also conducting background checks on tenants, domestic helps, chowkidars, labourers, and private security guards to ensure that no suspicious individuals are operating in or around sensitive locations.