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Hamas-Style Terror Plot Targeting Delhi Uncovered
In an NDTV exclusive, security agencies have foiled a chilling plan by terrorists to launch Hamas-style attacks in Delhi. The weapons recovered—crude, low-cost, but deadly—mirror those used in Hamas’s October 7 Israel assault, raising urgent concerns about urban terrorism in India.
The Plan: Swarm Attacks on Delhi’s Vulnerable Zones
Highly placed sources reveal intercepted communications between Pakistan-based handlers and India-based operatives. The blueprint included:
– Coordinated strikes using IEDs, drones, and small arms.
– Targets: Crowded markets (Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place), transport hubs, and metro stations.
– Reconnaissance completed in key areas, exploiting Delhi’s dense population and weak surveillance.
Hamas-Inspired Weapons: Cheap, Deadly, and Easy to Make
The terrorists planned to use shockingly simple yet lethal tools:
1. PVC Pipe IEDs – ₹500-1000 bombs packed with shrapnel for mass casualties.
2. Drone-Dropped Grenades – Modified commercial drones to bypass ground security.
3. Homemade Rockets – Similar to Hamas’s Qassam rockets, tested near Indo-Pak borders.
4. Modified Firearms – Concealable country-made pistols for close-quarters attacks.
A senior NIA official told NDTV:
“These are guerrilla weapons—low-cost, untraceable, designed for maximum panic.”
Pakistan’s Role: LeT, JeM Handlers & Cross-Border Smuggling
Investigations confirm:
– Supply chain linked to PoK and Punjab (Pakistan).
– Handlers from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) & Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) trained operatives via encrypted apps.
– Operatives instructed to blend in with locals, evading detection until attack day.
Why Delhi? Symbolism & Soft Targets
Delhi’s status as India’s political hub makes it a prime target, but its poorly guarded markets, open events, and outdated surveillance increase vulnerability. Recent arrests in Shaheen Bagh (with explosive materials) show how close the threat was.
Security Gaps: Drones, Radicalization, Border Smuggling
Despite foiling the plot, critical failures remain:
– No anti-drone system – Delhi lacks protection against drone-dropped explosives.
– Online radicalization – Homegrown recruits are harder to track.
– Border smuggling – Small arms still enter via Punjab & Jammu.
Experts demand:
✔ Gaza-style “Iron Dome” for drone threats.
✔ Tighter monitoring of chemical purchases for IEDs.
Global Trend: Low-Cost, High-Impact Terrorism
From Paris to Jerusalem, terrorists now prefer cheap, devastating tactics. India must adapt—better intelligence, tech upgrades, and community vigilance—before the next attack strikes a metro station or market.
