Bomb Threat Shakes North Block: Emergency Response in New Delhi

On May 22, the North Block in New Delhi, home to the Home Ministry, received a bomb threat via email. The Delhi Fire Service deployed a dog squad, bomb disposal, and detection teams. Searches are ongoing, and nothing suspicious has been found so far, according to officials.


PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 22-05-2024 17:37 IST | Created: 22-05-2024 17:37 IST
Bomb Threat Shakes North Block: Emergency Response in New Delhi
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A bomb threat has been received by the North Block, which houses the home ministry, according to an official of the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). The threat was received through an email, according to the official. The DFS official said a dog squad and bomb disposal and detection teams along with police and fire department personnel are conducting searches.

The call to the DFS was made after an officer posted at the North Block received the bomb threat email, a police officer said.

Searches are on and, as of now, nothing suspicious has been found, the officer said.

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