Global security agencies are on high alert following a terrifying threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) ahead of Easter weekend. According to a report by the New York Post, the terror outfit has incited its followers to set fire to churches and synagogues worldwide. This propaganda has sent shockwaves through international intelligence circles, especially with the festive crowd expected at religious sites.

The ‘Lone Wolf’ Strategy: ISIS is reportedly using its online platforms to encourage ‘lone wolf’ attacks. Unlike organized group strikes, these individual, planned attacks are notoriously difficult for intelligence agencies to preempt, making them a lethal challenge. The threat specifically targets Christian and Jewish communities during their peak religious gatherings.

Security Tightened in India & West: Countries across the US, Europe, and Asia, including India, have drastically ramped up security. In India, surveillance has been heightened around major churches and urban religious hubs. While no specific local plot has surfaced, the mention of India in international threat assessments has put local agencies on a war footing. With tensions already high in the Middle East, ISIS-K and other regional branches are flooding social media with posters targeting landmarks like the US Capitol, aiming to incite fear and division during the holiday season.