Shahin Akhtar
On 12th September, 2025, the Bombay High Court and the Delhi High Court faced major disruption after both institutions received bomb threat emails, forcing authorities to evacuate the complexes and conduct detailed searches.
In Mumbai, the High Court administration reported that an email warning of a blast had been sent to its official address in the afternoon. The alert immediately prompted action, with judges, lawyers, court staff, and visitors being escorted out of the building. Police personnel, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and sniffer dogs, carried out a systematic search. Officials said the evacuation was part of standard protocol and that no suspicious items had been recovered at the time.
In Delhi, a similar panic unfolded when staff members received a threatening email. Unlike a routine hoax, the message included extremist references and political commentary, while claiming explosives would target judges’ chambers after Friday prayers. Police rushed to the site, cordoned off the premises, and called in bomb squads. The court was evacuated as a precaution, and officials confirmed that proceedings would only resume after security clearance.
These threats come just days after other high-profile institutions in the capital, including the Maulana Azad Medical College and the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, received similar emails. While none of these warnings have resulted in actual explosions, they have disrupted normal operations and heightened security concerns.
Authorities have appealed for calm but stressed that every threat will be investigated thoroughly. Investigators are working to trace the origin of the emails and determine whether they are linked. Officials noted that repeated hoaxes not only strain police resources but also create widespread fear among the public.
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