Bomb Threats Target Delhi Assembly Ahead of Budget Presentation
In a shocking turn of events, the Delhi Assembly received bomb threats via email just hours before the budget presentation. The threats extended to the assembly metro station, prompting increased security measures. High-profile political figures were mentioned in the emails, raising concerns about the motives behind these threats. Authorities are actively investigating the source of the emails and have initiated extensive security checks. This incident has heightened tensions as the assembly prepares for its crucial budget session.
| Mar 24, 2026, 11:42 IST
Threats Received Before Budget Presentation
On Tuesday morning, just before the budget was set to be presented, the Delhi Assembly and its Speaker, Vijender Gupta, received alarming bomb threats. These threats were communicated via email, prompting immediate alerts among security agencies. According to officials, one threatening email arrived in the Speaker's official inbox at 7:49 AM, while another was sent to the Delhi Assembly's email account at 7:28 AM. Both messages contained threats to bomb the assembly.
Metro Station Also Targeted
Metro Station Under Threat
The threats were not confined to the assembly premises alone. The emails reportedly mentioned plans to bomb the assembly metro station as well. In response, security teams increased patrols around the metro area and initiated precautionary checks. Notably, the bomb threat email was received just hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scheduled budget presentation. Official sources have confirmed this information. Security forces arrived at the scene promptly to commence investigations.
High-Profile Names Mentioned in Emails
Emails Mention Prominent Leaders
The threatening emails referenced several high-profile political figures. Included in the messages were names such as Lieutenant Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind including these names in the threats. Police and security agencies have launched an inquiry to trace the source of the emails, along with extensive anti-sabotage investigations.