Email claims linked to 1998 Coimbatore blasts, acid attack plot; No explosives found after thorough search
Fake Bomb Threat Sparks Panic at Delhi High Court
On Friday, the Delhi High Court received a bomb threat via email, triggering immediate evacuation of judges, lawyers, and court staff. All legal proceedings were halted as a precautionary measure.
Key Details:
- Threat received through an email with violent claims
- Entire court complex evacuated
- Bomb detection and disposal squad deployed
- No explosives or suspicious items found
Content of the Threat Email Raises Alarming Claims
The threatening email was sent under the pseudonym ‘Kanimozhi Thevidiya’ and included chilling statements suggesting:
- A planned detonation in a judge’s chamber at the Delhi High Court.
- A reference to “recreating” the 1998 Coimbatore blasts, this time in Patna.
- A disturbing acid attack threat targeting Inbanithi Stalin, son of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin.
- Accusations against secular political parties and mentions of internal sabotage using “assets within the police.”
The email included a name and contact number claiming to have information on IED device locations and defusing codes.
Bomb Squad Clears Area After Intensive Search
After receiving the threat:
- A bomb detection and disposal team was rushed to the scene.
- The entire area was cordoned off and thoroughly searched.
- Authorities confirmed nothing suspicious was found.
Rising Trend of Hoax Bomb Threats in Delhi-NCR
This incident is part of a concerning pattern of fake bomb threats in Delhi-NCR:
Recent Hoax Threats:
- Delhi CM’s Secretariat
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
- University College of Medical Science (UCMS)
- Over 20 colleges received email threats last month
All recent threats, including today’s, have been declared hoaxes by officials.
Police believe these threats may have originated from masked IP addresses, potentially using VPNs to hide the sender’s identity.
Ongoing Investigation Underway
Authorities are:
- Tracing the origin of the threatening email
- Examining the potential use of VPN or encrypted networks
- Monitoring similar threats to determine if there’s a pattern or group behind them
The Delhi Police have urged the public to stay calm and report any suspicious activity.
While the threat to the Delhi High Court turned out to be a hoax, it highlights the increasing misuse of digital anonymity to cause fear and disruption. Law enforcement agencies are intensifying cyber-monitoring and urging stricter penalties for such acts.
