New Delhi, Nov 18: Panic gripped parts of the capital today after threatening emails and calls warned of explosives planted in several court complexes and CRPF-run schools. The threats targeted Patiala House, Saket, Rohini, and Tis Hazari courts, along with CRPF schools in Dwarka and Prashant Vihar. Security agencies immediately evacuated staff, students, and visitors while bomb squads and sniffer dogs conducted exhaustive searches.
Officials later confirmed that no explosives were found, declaring the threats hoaxes. However, the incident has heightened anxiety in the city, coming just days after the Red Fort blast. Delhi Police, fire services, and paramilitary forces coordinated the response, ensuring transparency and public safety while investigations continue to identify the perpetrators behind the threatening emails, which were traced to accounts linked with extremist names.
Authorities stressed that while the threats were false, the disruption underscores the need for vigilance. Court proceedings were temporarily suspended, and schools remained closed until security clearance was given. The government has urged calm, assuring citizens that all precautionary measures are in place and that strict action will be taken against those responsible for spreading fear.
