Delhi on High Alert: Khalistani, Bangladesh Terror Threats Loom Over Republic Day

• Intelligence agencies issued an alert regarding potential terror attacks by Khalistani outfits and Bangladesh-based organizations ahead of Republic Day.
• The Intelligence Bureau (IB) reports that Punjab-based gangsters are acting as 'foot soldiers' for Khalistani handlers operating from abroad.
• These gangsters are active in Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, establishing links with Khalistani terrorist elements.
• North District Police conducted mock drills at vulnerable North Delhi locations like Red Fort, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, Sadar Bazar, and Metro stations.
• The drills aimed to enhance anti-terror measures and improve preparedness and response times for potential terror incidents.

Why It Matters: Delhi is on high alert for Republic Day due to terror threats from Khalistani and Bangladesh-linked groups.