The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat on Friday, triggering immediate security protocols and the evacuation of judges, lawyers, litigants, and staff members as a precautionary measure.
According to Delhi Police sources, the threat came through an email, which mentioned a court but did not specify the exact location. A Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was swiftly deployed, and the premises were sealed for a thorough search operation.
#DelhiHC Receives Bomb Threat Via Mail
Since morning proceedings were going on in Delhi HC, all of a sudden there was a spread of email that a bomb was planted in the vicinity…: Advocate Pooja Sareen speaks to @Deepankar_0047@DEKAMEGHNA with more details. pic.twitter.com/tgU8dzv3lt
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) September 12, 2025
दिल्ली HC में बम की धमकी के बाद अफरातफरी का दृश्य
धमकी भरे ई-मेल के बाद खाली कराया गया दिल्ली हाईकोर्ट
बाहर निकाले गए जज और वकील #DelhiHighCourt || Delhi High Court Bomb pic.twitter.com/bV2eYNrUXS
— News1India (@News1IndiaTweet) September 12, 2025
This comes amid a string of recent hoax bomb threats targeting institutions across the National Capital Region, raising concerns about recurring security disruptions. Authorities have launched an investigation into the source of the email.