Delhi Assembly Speaker Receives Bomb Threat Via Private Email

The Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, has reportedly received a bomb threat targeting the assembly building via his personal email account. The threatening communication contained signatures of individuals identifying themselves as members of the ‘Khalistan National Army.’ This development has caused immediate concern among administrative circles in the Indian capital.

Official Confirmation Provided

According to the BBC, the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Delhi Assembly confirmed the incident, stating that the relevant security departments have been formally notified. The administration is taking the threat seriously, given the sensitive nature of the institution and the identity of the group mentioned in the email.

Urgent Police Action

Following the threat, Speaker Vijender Gupta dispatched a formal letter to the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding an immediate and thorough investigation. He emphasized the need for digital forensics to trace the source of the emails to mitigate any potential risk to the assembly members and the physical infrastructure of the building.

Pattern of Threats

This incident follows a series of similar threats directed at educational institutions in the capital. Previously, the Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan and the Air Force Bal Bharati School on Lodhi Road were targeted with bomb threat emails. While those instances turned out to be hoaxes with no suspicious objects found, the authorities are not taking any chances with the legislative assembly.

Security Protocols Tightened

Security around the Delhi Assembly complex has been significantly heightened as forensic teams work to analyze the metadata of the received emails. Special cells within the Delhi Police are collaborating with intelligence agencies to verify the authenticity of the ‘Khalistan National Army’ claim and to ensure the safety of all public officials.

Investigation Underway

Law enforcement agencies are currently working to determine if there is a connection between the various threat emails sent across Delhi in recent weeks. The investigation aims to uncover whether these threats are part of a coordinated campaign or isolated incidents of cyber-harassment intended to create panic within the national capital.