After Red Fort blast, hoax bomb calls spike in Delhi

India Nov 14, 2025

Delhi is on edge after a recent car blast near the iconic Red Fort.
Since then, the city has seen a wave of hoax bomb calls—like one in Mahipalpur that turned out to be just a bus tire bursting.
The string of scares has left people uneasy and authorities on their toes.

Police on high alert, checking hotels, public places

Police have ramped up checks at hotels and public spots, scanning guest lists and IDs while working with bomb squads and sniffer dogs.
They're also meeting with local groups to spread awareness.
Officials are asking everyone—especially shopkeepers and residents—to keep an eye out and report anything odd, as anti-sabotage checks are carried out in public places.