Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Bomb Hoaxes in Delhi: Probe Stalled, Central Agency Debate
Someone is sending fake bomb threats to places in Delhi using the internet to hide who they are.
Schools, hospitals, and government buildings have been targeted.
The police are having trouble finding the person because they are using tools that hide their location.
Experts are debating whether a special central team or a single agency should handle these cases because it's a global issue.
Delhi has seen a surge in bomb hoaxes, with 35 cases since May 2024.
The Delhi Police investigation has stalled due to the use of VPNs and encrypted connections.
Threats have targeted various institutions, including schools and government buildings.
Experts suggest central agencies could help due to their international coordination capabilities.
Some believe a centralized agency specializing in cyber security threats is needed.
- Who
- Unknown perpetrators
- What
- Bomb threats via email
- When
- Spike since May 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Unknown
Delhi Police Perspective
Expert Opinions
Handling the investigation
Delhi Police Perspective
Delhi Police has sought help from central agencies in technical investigations and still face limitations.
Expert Opinions
Experts and former officials propose a central agency or centralized approach for better coordination.
Need for Centralized Agency
Delhi Police Perspective
The Delhi Police already seeks assistance from central security and intelligence agencies.
Expert Opinions
Some experts believe a centralized agency is the need of the hour to address cyber security threats.
- Incidents Reported
- 35 since May 2024
- Initial Targets
- Schools, Hospitals
- Recent Targets
- Delhi High Court, CM’s Secretariat
- Investigation Status
- No headway by Delhi Police
- Main Challenge
- Use of VPN, TOR, proxy servers
- VPN Policy in India
- KYC registration mandatory