Delhi’s Saket Court, along with Patiala House and Dwarka courts, received a bomb threat on Tuesday, prompting police to immediately begin evacuating the premises. According to a lawyer present at the scene, the alert came through an email around 11:00 AM, warning that a bomb explosion had been planned at the court complex. The email was allegedly sent in the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The lawyer explained that the moment judicial officers and the Bar Association learned of the threat, an urgent evacuation was ordered. Both the main court building and the lawyers’ chamber block were cleared within minutes. He added that such terror-related panic was deeply concerning and condemned the atmosphere of fear being created across the country.
Referring to the recent Red Fort incident where explosives were planted in a vehicle leading to the death of several innocent people he said similar threats have now been reported at Saket Court and other district courts. Police teams and security personnel have since taken control of the area while further investigations are underway. The threat was later confirmed to be a hoax.
#WATCH | Delhi: Saket Court, along with Patiala House and Dwarka courts, receives a bomb threat. The premises are being vacated by the police.
A lawyer says, “Around 11:00 AM this morning, we received an email informing us that a bomb explosion had been planned here. The email… pic.twitter.com/1ITHaYfVxr
— ANI (@ANI) November 18, 2025
Saket and Tis Hazari Courts Also Receive Threat Emails
On the same day, Saket Court and Tis Hazari Court also got bomb threat emails. Their bar associations confirmed the alerts. Saket Bar Secretary Advocate Anil Basoya said the court halted work for about two hours before resuming once the building was checked.
#WATCH | Delhi | On bomb threat to Patiala House, Saket & Dwarka Courts, Secretary, New Delhi Bar Association, Advocate Tarun Rana says, “As per my information, there were bomb threat emails to District courts complexes in Delhi, today. The bomb threats turned out to be a hoax.… pic.twitter.com/IpK3BsJteF
— ANI (@ANI) November 18, 2025
“Courts Are Functioning Smoothly,” Says Bar Association
New Delhi Bar Association Secretary Advocate Tarun Rana said the threat came through emails sent to several district courts. He added that all threats were fake and that there was no panic, noting that “courts are functioning in a smooth manner.”
Security Tightened Outside Patiala House Court
Before Jasir Bilal’s appearance, the Rapid Action Force (RAF) was deployed outside Patiala House Court. Police also called in bomb disposal units and dog squads to thoroughly inspect the area.
#WATCH | Delhi terror blast case: Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed outside the Patiala House Court ahead of the production of accused Jasir Bilal alias Danish by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Security arrangements have also been increased after the Patiala House Court… pic.twitter.com/G4Ivp1bX05
— ANI (@ANI) November 18, 2025
Who Is Jasir Bilal Wani?
Jasir Bilal, also known as Danish, is from Qazigund, Jammu & Kashmir. He was detained along with his uncle by the J&K Police on Saturday. He is the second accused arrested by the NIA in the Red Fort car blast case.
Linked to Faridabad Terror Module and Red Fort Blast
Jasir’s arrest is connected to the Faridabad terror module and the November 10 Red Fort blast that killed more than 10 people. His family lives close to Dr. Adil Rather and Dr. Muzaffar Rather, brothers believed to be part of the same terror network.
Dr. Adil Rather Arrested, Brother Still Missing
Police earlier arrested Dr. Adil Rather from Uttar Pradesh for his role in pasting Jaish-e-Mohammed posters in Nowgam. His brother Muzaffar Rather is still absconding, according to investigators.
