Security tightened at Delhi High Court after receiving email threatening 'biggest bomb blast'

Following the email, the police started an investigation. Security around the court complex has been increased.

New Delhi: Security has been tightened at the Delhi High Court after the Registrar General of the Supreme Court received a bomb threat via email on Wednesday. The email, written in the name of Balvant Desai, stated that a bomb attack would take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The email, sent to the Registrar General, said: “I will blow you up with a bomb on 15/02/2024. This will be the biggest explosion. You can increase your security as much as possible and call all ministers. Everyone will be blown up.”

In response to the threat, the Supreme Court has launched an investigation into the email and is conducting a security exercise today. The purpose of the security drill is to ensure that all necessary precautions have been taken to protect the courthouse and the people within it. Delhi Police and other law enforcement agencies have also been alerted and are working closely with the Supreme Court to investigate the matter and provide additional security.