Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Bomb Threats Target Delhi High Court, IGI Airport Before I-Day
Some people sent scary messages saying there were bombs in important places in Delhi, India.
This happened on the day before India's Independence Day, a big national holiday on August 15.
The messages targeted the Delhi High Court, where judges work, and the big airport called IGI Airport.
Five other places got scary calls too.
Police, firefighters, and dogs that can smell bombs went to all these places to check.
The dogs sniffed everywhere to look for bombs.
Fire trucks were also sent as a safety measure.
After checking, the police said they did not find anything suspicious.
A court official said the threat seemed fake and everything was under control.
Still, security stayed extra tight because of the upcoming holiday.
Delhi High Court received a bomb threat via email a day before Independence Day, with the message mentioning "blast Delhi High Court @ 2:11 pm".
Threats were also reported at five other locations: Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, MB Saket Office/DM Office, IGI Airport Terminal 3, and SDM Office in Delhi Cantonment.
Advocate Kunal, Joint Secretary of the Delhi High Court, said the threat appeared to be fake and that the situation was under control.
Bomb disposal squads, sniffer dogs, and fire tenders were deployed to the premises, but no suspicious object was found at any location.
The threats came amid heightened security arrangements in Delhi ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
- Who
- Delhi High Court officials, Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service, and security agencies, including Delhi HC Joint Secretary Advocate Kunal.
- What
- Multiple bomb threats were received via email and phone calls at six Delhi locations, including the Delhi High Court and IGI Airport Terminal 3, prompting security searches.
- When
- Friday, August 14, a day before India's Independence Day on August 15.
- Where
- Delhi, India — Delhi High Court, IGI Airport Terminal 3, Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, MB Saket Office/DM Office, and SDM Office in Delhi Cantonment.
- Why
- The threats arrived a day before Independence Day celebrations amid heightened security; no motive was stated, and officials said the threat appeared fake.
- Event
- Multiple bomb threats via email and phone calls in Delhi
- Locations targeted
- 6 – Delhi High Court, IGI Airport Terminal 3, Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, MB Saket Office/DM Office, SDM Office Delhi Cantonment
- Date
- Friday, August 14, a day before Independence Day
- Delhi HC threat message
- "Blast Delhi High Court @ 2:11 pm"
- Security response
- Bomb disposal squads, sniffer dogs, fire tenders
- Search outcome
- Nothing suspicious found at any location
- Official statement
- Joint Secretary Advocate Kunal: threat appears fake, situation under control
- Context
- Independence Day celebrations on August 15; security heightened across the capital
