The Delhi Police has informed the Delhi High Court that the Crime Branch is the nodal agency for overseeing the bomb disposal and detection teams in the city. This came after the court requested a status report on the multiple bomb threats received by schools in Delhi. The report also states that there are 18 bomb detection teams and 5 bomb disposal squads stationed in different districts, with the district Deputy Commissioner of Police serving as the controlling authority. Furthermore, the report mentions the presence of Central Armed Police Forces teams that can be deployed in case of a bomb threat during important events.
The Delhi Police has informed the Delhi High Court that they have the capability to form smaller bomb disposal squads in case of emergency situations. Their current strength includes five squads and 18 bomb detection teams, which can be supplemented by 23 units from the Central Armed Police Forces. The police also highlighted their training procedures and protocols for swift and efficient response to bomb-related threats. This response was made in a 2023 petition filed by a lawyer after a bomb threat was reported in a school in New Delhi.