Updated on: Aug 14, 2026, 12:56:28 IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link The Delhi high court on Friday received a bomb threat, a security scare that comes amid tightened security across the city a day before the Independence Day.
The threat was received through an email, HT learnt.
Delhi police conduct vehicle checking at Tikri Border as security arrangements intensify across national capital ahead of Independence Day (ANI Video Grab) Security arrangements have been heightened across the city and other parts of the country in view of Independence Day, which India observes on August 15.
Police personnel have been deployed at strategic points, while additional checking is being carried out at entry and exit routes.
Security teams are also keeping a close watch on public places and areas that are expected to witness increased movement ahead of August 15.
The security measures come ahead of the Independence Day celebrations in the capital, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation from the Red Fort on August 15.
On August 3, the Office of Delhi Mayor received a bomb threat for the eighth time, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi said.
The Mayor's Office treated the matter with the utmost seriousness and immediately informed the concerned security agencies and the Delhi Police, following which security protocols were activated and necessary action was initiated, they said.
According to official information from the Mayor's Office, the threat was received via an anonymous email at 9:07 am, stating that a bomb would explode at 2:11 pm.
Upon receiving the email, the Mayor's Office promptly alerted the relevant security agencies and the Delhi Police to ensure that all necessary precautionary measures were taken without delay.
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