India warns of possible terrorist threats on Republic Day, linking Khalistani and Bangladeshi groups via Punjab gangsters, prompting heightened security.

Ahead of Republic Day on January 26, 2026, Indian intelligence agencies have issued a warning about possible terrorist threats, citing coordination between Khalistani groups and Bangladeshi organizations using gangsters from Punjab as middlemen. Security personnel in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan have increased their level of alertness by holding simulated counterterrorism exercises in strategic locations like the Red Fort and important metro stations. Concerns about transnational terrorism and the blending of domestic crime with extremist agendas are reflected in the alert, which is still unconfirmed and does not provide specific attack details. Ahead of the massive parade with thirty state tableaux, preparations include heightened surveillance and public awareness campaigns.