The recent threat of bomb blasts targeting shopping malls and hospitals in the capital city of Delhi has put the entire police department on high alert. Major hospitals like AIIMS and Safdarjung are included in the list of potential targets. Following the bomb threat, the Delhi Police has issued an alert across various shopping malls and hospitals in the national capital. The AIIMS media cell was approached for information regarding the threat, but no information was provided at the time.
On Tuesday, several hospitals in Delhi received bomb threat emails, prompting officials to initiate search operations in their premises. The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials reported that a hospital in Nangloi received a threat at 1:04 pm, while another hospital in Chanakyapuri received a threat at 1:07 pm. The bomb disposal squads, bomb detection teams, and police personnel were deployed to the respective locations for a thorough investigation.
Not only hospitals but shopping malls were also targeted with bomb threats. According to the Delhi Police, Chanakya Mall, Select Citywalk, Ambience Mall, DLF, Cinepolis, Pacific Mall, Primus Hospital, and Unity Group received threatening emails. The emails warned of placing bombs inside the buildings, causing explosions within a few hours. The authorities are taking these threats seriously and conducting extensive searches to ensure the safety of the public.
A senior police officer mentioned that the recent trend of bomb threat emails is concerning, as they do not specify a deadline. These emails have been sent to several malls and other locations, prompting ongoing investigations. The situation is being closely monitored for further information.
Prior to this incident, on August 17, a bomb threat was reported at Ambience Mall in Gurugram, but no suspicious items were found during the search. ACP Vikas Kaushik stated that an email threatening to bomb the mall was received, leading to the deployment of bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and SWAT teams to the location.
In case of any false or misleading information regarding bomb threats on social media or emails, the Gurugram Police has warned of legal action. A similar incident occurred on August 2 when a school in Greater Kailash Extension received a bomb threat via email. The police investigated the matter but found no evidence of any explosive device.
The Delhi Police is currently investigating these incidents and ensuring the safety and security of the public. The authorities are taking all necessary precautions to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain peace in the city.