Delhi's Dwarka court receives bomb threat via email

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 16, 2025, 14:25 IST

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The Dwarka court complex in Delhi was evacuated on Wednesday morning following a bomb threat received via email. Authorities initiated a comprehensive search operation, deploying dog and bomb detection squads. The threatening email, received on Tuesday night, prompted a police investigation to identify the source. As of now, nothing suspicious has been discovered, but the investigation is ongoing.

Delhi's Dwarka court receives bomb threat via email

While nothing suspicious has been found so far, police have launched an investigation to determine the source of the threat, which was reported after a delay.

NEW DELHI: The Dwarka court complex in Delhi was evacuated on Wednesday morning after authorities received a bomb threat via email, prompting a thorough search operation by security agencies.
Police said a PCR call was received around 10.45am reporting that the court had received a bomb threat email.
The email had arrived around 9 pm on Tuesday, but court officials informed police only the next morning.
“Dog and bomb detection squads have been rushed to the spot and we are conducting a thorough checking. As of now, nothing suspicious has been found,” a senior officer said.

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An investigation has been launched into the source of the threat, officials added.

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