Fresh intelligence inputs have allegedly linked Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, to planned attacks targeting a temple in Delhi, a military installation in Haryana, and police personnel in Uttar Pradesh, raising renewed concerns over cross-border terror networks operating against India.

According to sources, the plots were uncovered during ongoing investigations into extremist modules with suspected links to handlers based in Pakistan. Security agencies believe the planned attacks were aimed at creating communal tension, destabilising public order, and targeting security infrastructure simultaneously.

Investigators reportedly found indications that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence was involved in coordinating or facilitating the conspiracy through local operatives and sleeper cells. The alleged targeting of a religious site alongside military and police establishments has intensified concerns about the scale and intent of the network.

Security officials say the case once again highlights Pakistan’s continued association with proxy warfare and covert destabilisation attempts despite repeated international pressure to dismantle terror infrastructure operating from its soil. Critics argue that such revelations reinforce long-standing allegations that extremist groups continue to receive indirect support and strategic backing.

The reported plans included attacks on sensitive locations in multiple states, suggesting a coordinated effort designed to maximise fear and disruption. Intelligence agencies have since stepped up surveillance and security measures in key areas to prevent any possible strike.

Analysts warn that the alleged involvement of Pakistan-linked handlers reflects a continuing pattern where militant groups are used as instruments of asymmetric warfare. Such activities, they argue, further damage Pakistan’s international standing and deepen mistrust in regional relations.

The revelations come at a time when Pakistan is already facing growing scrutiny over terrorism-related concerns, internal instability, and questions surrounding its counterterror commitments. The latest allegations are likely to further strain diplomatic tensions and reinforce concerns about cross-border terror threats in South Asia.

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