Terror conspiracy in Delhi: Bangladeshi nationals among eight arrested

Eight suspects have been nabbed for allegedly plotting a major terror conspiracy in Delhi at the behest of Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist organisations, police sources said on Sunday.

Six of the suspects have been arrested from different parts of Tamil Nadu and will be brought to Delhi for interrogation. As per sources, some of the arrested individuals are stated to be Bangladeshi nationals.

Two persons were picked up earlier during follow up action linked to the same case.

Security was heightened on Saturday near key religious and heritage sites in Delhi following intelligence inputs suggesting a possible terror threat. The sites include areas around the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

The sources said the arrests were made following specific intelligence inputs about a module suspected to be planning subversive activities in different parts of the country.

During searches, police recovered dozens of mobile phones and SIM cards from their possession, which are being analysed to ascertain the extent of the network and possible foreign links.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the group was in touch with handlers linked to Pakistan's ISI and certain Bangladesh-based outfits.

Central agencies are assisting in the probe, sources said.

Intelligence agencies had indicated that the LeT could be attempting to carry out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-based attack. The alleged plan is reportedly linked to attempts by the terror group to avenge the February 6 blast at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, sources said.

The terror alert came just three months after the horrific car blast near Red Fort. The car blast on November 10, 2025 resulted in 15 deaths and left over 20 people injured.

The blast occurred when a car loaded with explosives detonated near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort metro station, igniting multiple vehicles nearby and causing panic in the densely populated area.

(With agency inputs)