Ahead of Independence Day, Delhi High Court receives bomb threat mail; probe underway
As India gears up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, the Delhi High Court received a bomb threat on Friday as security was tightened across the national capital.
Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day celebrations, bomb threats were received by the Delhi High Court, Indira Gandhi International Airport, and several other locations in the national capital on Friday. According to Hindustan Times, an anonymous email, allegedly from Khalistani separatists, warned of explosions scheduled for August 15.
The email claimed the blasts would target Sikh plaintiffs in Delhi courts and convert the city into Khalistan. Delhi Police, upon receiving the threats, increased security measures across the capital, including heightened patrols, drone surveillance, and mock drills. Despite the heightened security, officials stated that the threats appeared to be false, but advised attendees to remain vigilant.
Fire department vehicles were dispatched to the threat locations, but no suspicious material was found.
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