Ahead of Independence Day, Delhi High Court receives bomb threat mail; probe underway

As India gears up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, the Delhi High Court received a bomb threat on Friday as security was tightened across the national capital.

As India gears up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, the Delhi High Court received a bomb threat on Friday as security was tightened across the national capital.

According to Hindustan Times, the High Court was alerted to the threat through an email. The report, citing information from the Mayor's Office, said an anonymous email was received at 9:07 am, warning that a bomb would explode at 2:11 pm. The office subsequently informed the Delhi Police and other concerned security agencies, prompting them to take immediate precautionary measures.

News agency ANI reported that the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court is in touch with the Delhi Police. Advocate Kunal, Joint Secretary of the Delhi HC, said, "The bomb threat appears to be fake... Everything is under control. Bomb squad and sniffer dogs are scanning the entire premises. There is no threat as of now..."

This is a developing story. More details awaited.

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