Hoax bomb email targets Delhi High Court and four other sites, authorities find no threat

On Friday, the Delhi High Court received an email alleging that a bomb had been placed inside its premises. The same warning was dispatched to four additional locations across the capital.

The court’s Joint Secretary, Advocate Kunal, confirmed that security teams were mobilised straight away. A thorough sweep of the High Court and the other sites turned up no suspicious devices or any tangible evidence of a bomb.

Police have classified the incident as a hoax and are currently working to trace the origin of the email. While no arrests have been announced, officials have warned that any repeat attempts will be pursued aggressively under existing security laws.

For members of the Indian diaspora, the episode serves as a reminder of the heightened vigilance surrounding public institutions in India, especially after a spate of recent security alerts. It also highlights how digital communications can be misused to spread false alarms, prompting courts and law‑enforcement agencies to maintain rapid response protocols.