NEW DELHI: A bomb threat was received by the Delhi high court through email, prompting a security response on the premises.The registrar general of the Delhi High Court is in touch with the Delhi Police, officials said as cited by news agency ANI.Joint secretary of the Delhi High Court, Advocate Kunal, said the threat appeared to be fake.“The bomb threat appears to be fake… Everything is under control. Bomb squad and sniffer dogs are scanning the entire premises. There is no threat as of now.” he said.Security has been heightened across the national capital ahead of Independence Day, with police personnel deployed at strategic points and additional checks being conducted at entry and exit routes.Security teams are also keeping a close watch on public places and areas expected to see increased movement ahead of August 15.