‘Lal Qila ta nishana hove ga’: Delhi HC gets bomb threat day before Independence Day
A bomb threat email was received at the Delhi High Court on Friday morning. The threatening message mentioned August 15 and a target at the Red Fort. Authorities promptly initiated standard operating procedures and conducted extensive security checks. Bomb disposal squads and dog teams thoroughly searched the entire court premises. The security alert was later declared a hoax by officials.
The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat via email on the day prior to Independence Day, leading to the activation of the standard operating procedure and comprehensive security checks at the location. The email contained a warning about targeting the Red Fort, mentioning those responsible for the bombing would be dressed in khaki, suggesting the involvement of uniformed personnel.
The Registrar General of the court remained in contact with the Delhi Police, and heightened security measures were implemented throughout the complex. A bomb disposal squad, sniffer dog teams, and fire personnel were deployed for the safety response. Thorough searches were conducted, but no explosive devices were discovered. The authorities ultimately classified the threat as a hoax.
This security alert precedes Independence Day, with law enforcement already maintaining heightened vigilance across the capital.
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