Delhi Gets Bomb Threats Ahead Of Independence Day; IGI Airport, Red Fort On List

Last Updated:August 14, 2026, 1:20 PM IST

Delhi faces multiple bomb threats ahead of Independence Day, targeting IGI Airport and Red Fort.

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The National Capital was rattled by multiple bomb threats on Friday, a day before Independence Day. Bomb threat calls were reported at several prominent locations across Delhi and the adjoining NCR, including the Red Fort and the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Terminal 3.

Officials told CNN-News18 that threat calls were also made at Jam Nagar House, Jhandewalan Building, MB Saket Office / DM Office, and SDM Office, Delhi Cantonment.

Fire tenders have been deployed at all the locations as a precautionary measure.

So far, preliminary inspections have not found any suspicious object at the sites.

Delhi High Court Gets Bomb Threat

The Delhi High Court also received a threat e-mail on Friday, August 14, with the message warning of a “bomb blast” on the Court’s premises at 2:11 PM on August 15.

The email, with the subject line “BOMB Blast Delhi High Court @ 2:11PM”, contained several threatening messages, including claims of bomb blasts at the Delhi High Court at 2:11 PM and district courts at 3:11 PM on August 15, the occasion of Independence Day.

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How will Delhi enhance security for Independence Day?

Delhi will enhance security for Independence Day by intensifying security checks at railway stations, Metro networks, and the airport. Police have increased checking at key entry and exit points and deployed additional personnel at strategic locations.

What are the penalties for making false bomb threats?

Individuals who make false bomb threats face stringent prosecution, even if the threat is intended as a prank. Applicable legal sections include criminal intimidation, which addresses causing alarm or threatening injury to people or property.

Could these threats be linked to other incidents?

The recent bomb threats in Delhi are part of a series of security scares reported in the city in recent weeks. Previous incidents include a hoax bomb threat targeting the Red Fort in July and an email threat to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Mayor’s office. In May, Delhi was on high alert due to intelligence inputs about possible terror threats, with security tightened at key locations including the BJP headquarters and other government offices.

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