PTC Web Desk: The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat through email on Friday, triggering a security alert in the national capital a day before Independence Day.

The threat comes as security agencies have stepped up surveillance and checking across Delhi ahead of the August 15 celebrations.

Bomb threat email triggers security alert

The bomb threat was received by the Delhi High Court through an email, according to information available on Friday.

The development has raised security concerns at a time when authorities are carrying out extensive security checks across the capital.

Police personnel have been deployed at key locations, while additional checks are being conducted on vehicles and people entering and leaving the city.

Security teams are also monitoring crowded places and other sensitive locations ahead of Independence Day.

Security tightened across Delhi

Delhi has been placed under heightened security ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Additional personnel have been deployed at strategic points, while police teams are conducting vehicle checks at several entry and exit routes.

The increased security measures are also aimed at preventing any untoward incident during the celebrations on August 15.

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Delhi Mayor's office also received bomb threat

The latest threat comes days after the Office of the Delhi Mayor received a bomb threat for the eighth time, according to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

The Mayor's Office said an anonymous email was received at around 9:07 am on August 3. The message claimed that a bomb would explode at 2:11 pm.

Officials immediately informed the Delhi Police and other security agencies concerned after receiving the email.

The matter was treated seriously and security protocols were activated, with authorities taking the necessary precautionary measures.

Security agencies on alert

The repeated bomb threats have added to security concerns in Delhi ahead of Independence Day.

Authorities are maintaining heightened vigilance across the city, particularly around important government buildings, public places and major entry and exit points.

Further details regarding the bomb threat received by the Delhi High Court are awaited.