Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of I-Day: Posters Of 19 Wanted Terrorists Put Up Across Capital

Published 11 August 2026 · local

News india Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of I-Day: Posters Of 19 Wanted Terrorists Put Up Across Capital Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of I-Day

News india Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of I-Day: Posters Of 19 Wanted Terrorists Put Up Across Capital Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of I-Day: Posters Of 19 Wanted Terrorists Put Up Across Capital Published By, Last Updated: August 11, 2026, 11:41 IST The posters carry photographs and identification details of terror suspects linked to groups including the Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda and various Khalistani organisations. Delhi police steps up security around Red Fort ahead of Independence Day. (Source: PTI) Delhi has been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day, with the police stepping up security across the national capital and displaying posters of 19 wanted terrorists at prominent public locations. The posters carry photographs and identification details of terror suspects linked to groups including the Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda and various Khalistani organisations.

The move is aimed at increasing public awareness and encouraging citizens to share information that could help authorities trace the wanted suspects. According to police, displaying photographs of terrorists who could pose a threat to Delhi and the country is part of the security measures routinely undertaken ahead of major national events, particularly Independence Day and Republic Day. Who Are The Terrorists In Posters? Among those featured are Indian Mujahideen-linked suspects Riyaz Bhatkal and Shabandri Mohammad Iqbal, also known as Iqbal Bhatkal. The list also includes Mohammad Sharjeel Akhtar, Abu Sufiyan and Syed Mohammad Arshiyan, who are associated with Al-Qaeda. Several Khalistani terrorists have also been named in the posters, including Ranjit Singh alias Neeta and Paramjit Singh Pamma of the Khalistan Zindabad Force, as well as Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala of the Khalistan Tiger Force.

Other names on the list include Harvinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, Wadhawa Singh Babbar and Gurmeet Singh Bagga, all linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). Security Stepped Up Across Delhi With August 15 approaching, police and other security agencies have intensified surveillance at locations considered vulnerable or crowded, including railway stations, bus terminals, markets, religious sites and other important installations. Security arrangements have also been strengthened at sensitive points across the capital, with agencies maintaining increased co-ordination to identify and respond to any potential threat. The police have urged residents and visitors to remain vigilant and immediately report suspicious individuals or activities to the authorities. Citizens who have information about any of the wanted suspects featured in the posters have been asked to contact the police. The heightened security comes as Delhi prepares for Independence Day celebrations, with authorities maintaining strict surveillance across the capital as part of the annual security arrangements for August 15.