Security tightened at Delhi HC after bomb threat

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Security measures were intensified at the Delhi High Court on Thursday in response to a threatening email received by court authorities, warning of a potential bomb explosion on the premises. The heightened alert came after the court’s Registrar General received an email late Wednesday, indicating a threat of a significant bomb blast scheduled for Thursday.The email, which was addressed to the court authorities, explicitly mentioned the intention to orchestrate the “biggest bomb explosion” targeting the High Court.“On 15/2/2024, I will detonate a bomb, mark my words. This explosion will be the biggest in Delhi. Take it seriously. Deploy as much security as possible and call all the ministers together; we will blow together,” read the email.Security drills were also conducted in the court on Thursday and an inquiry into the email has also been initiated.–IANSssh/dpb