Republic Day alert: Intel warns of terror threat from Bangladeshi, Khalistani outfits
Punjab-based gangsters are increasingly acting as foot soldiers for Khalistani and radical handlers operating from abroad, say sources
Intelligence agencies have issued an alert ahead of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations that Khalistani and Bangladesh-based terror outfits may try to target the national capital and other cities across the country.
According to Intelligence sources, Punjab-based gangsters are increasingly acting as foot soldiers for Khalistani and radical handlers operating from abroad. These handlers are allegedly using criminal networks to further their agendas and disrupt internal security, they added.
According to inputs, these gangsters are active across Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, and are gradually establishing links with Khalistani terrorist elements.
Meanwhile, ahead of the Republic Day parade on January 26, North District Police conducted a series of simulated mock drills at vulnerable and crowded locations to check the preparedness and response time of various stakeholders and agencies.
Four mock drill exercises were conducted during the first fortnight of January 2026 at sensitive locations across North Delhi, including vital installations, historical places, prominent markets and transport hubs, where a large numbers of people gather daily. These areas include Red Fort, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, Sadar Bazar and Metro stations, which are considered highly sensitive from a security perspective.
