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The Delhi and Bombay High Courts received a bomb threat email on Friday, September 12, after which the courtrooms were vacated amid panic at the premises. Police is investigating the matter but suspect that the threat was a hoax call.
News agency PTI reported that an e-mail was received by the registrar general of the Delhi high court at 8:39 am.
Some of the judges were informed about the matter.
As the information reached to the judges, they started rising around 11:35 am while some stayed till 12 noon.
The security of the high court's premises has been increased, with a bomb disposal team reaching the complex.
The authorities asked everyone to vacate the court immediately.
"We are carrying out search operations. Fire officials
along with the bomb disposal squad and dog squad are present at the spot," a senior police official said, as per PTI.
"We are taking action and following SOPs. So far, nothing has been found. It appears to be a hoax. Investigation is underway," DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla was quoted as saying by PTI.
Bombay HC receives bomb threat
Shortly after the Delhi High Court had received the bomb threat, panic was seen at the Bombay High Court as it was adjourned due to receiving bomb threat mail.
The court's
complex was evacuated immediately by the authorities.
The Mumbai Police was following standard operating procedures (SOPs) with the help of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squad.
Further details are awaited in the matter as the investigation is underway.
News agency PTI reported that an e-mail was received by the registrar general of the Delhi high court at 8:39 am.
Some of the judges were informed about the matter.
As the information reached to the judges, they started rising around 11:35 am while some stayed till 12 noon.
#WATCH | Delhi | Delhi High Court receives a bomb threat via mail. Precautionary measures taken by the Delhi police and the court has been vacated. https://t.co/7mQhpAsLsU pic.twitter.com/IYOFFbna4n
— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2025
The security of the high court's premises has been increased, with a bomb disposal team reaching the complex.
The authorities asked everyone to vacate the court immediately.
"We are carrying out search operations. Fire officials
"We are taking action and following SOPs. So far, nothing has been found. It appears to be a hoax. Investigation is underway," DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla was quoted as saying by PTI.
#WATCH | Delhi | Delhi High Court receives a bomb threat via mail. Precautionary measures taken by the Delhi police and the court has been vacated. Delhi Police and fire teams present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/5FIrVXKSj5
— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2025
Bombay HC receives bomb threat
Shortly after the Delhi High Court had received the bomb threat, panic was seen at the Bombay High Court as it was adjourned due to receiving bomb threat mail.
The court's
The Mumbai Police was following standard operating procedures (SOPs) with the help of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squad.
Further details are awaited in the matter as the investigation is underway.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Bombay High Court premises vacated after it received a bomb threat. Investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/UYmGUC4CYk
— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2025
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