🔥 Trending Red Fort Receives Bomb Threat, Security Heightened

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, Delhi's historic Red Fort received a bomb threat, which was later declared a hoax after extensive searches by security agencies ¹²³.

Details of the Incident

The threat originated from a call received by the Mumbai Police, where the caller claimed that the Red Fort would be "blown up" ⁴⁶⁷. This information was then relayed to the Delhi Police, prompting immediate action.

Security Response

Upon receiving the alert, Delhi Police, along with bomb disposal squads and dog squads, launched a comprehensive search operation at the Red Fort premises ¹⁸. The entire area was thoroughly scanned to ensure there was no actual threat.

Hoax Declaration

After a meticulous investigation and search, no suspicious items or explosives were found ¹⁵. Consequently, the threat was officially declared a hoax ²³.

Broader Context of Hoax Threats

This incident at the Red Fort is not isolated. It is part of a series of similar hoax calls and emails that have been targeting various establishments in Delhi, including schools, hospitals, and courts, since late 2023 and early 2024 ².

Connection to Other Threats

Interestingly, the same caller who threatened the Red Fort also made a bomb threat to the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, which was also declared a hoax after security checks ⁴⁵. The call related to the Taj Hotel mentioned "Dawood," leading to an ongoing investigation to identify the caller, who has been traced to Navi Mumbai ⁵. Authorities are actively investigating the source of these repeated hoax threats ¹⁵.