Panic gripped parts of Delhi after nine schools received bomb threat emails on Monday morning, prompting swift deployment of police, fire services, and bomb disposal squads. Authorities conducted thorough searches across campuses while cyber teams began tracing the origin of the threatening messages.
Bomb Scare in Delhi as Multiple Schools Get Threat Messages
New Delhi: Panic gripped the national capital Delhi on Monday morning when several schools in the city received emails threatening bombings. According to the Delhi Police, a total of nine schools received the threats, including three in South Delhi. Upon receiving the information, the police and administration immediately went on alert and tightened security around all affected schools.
Delhi Police reported that the threatening calls and emails were received between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Following this, teams from the police, fire brigade, and bomb disposal squads immediately arrived at the scene and began a thorough search of the school premises. Security agencies are carefully checking every suspicious object and location to avert any potential threat in a timely manner.
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The schools that received threatening messages include Loreto Convent School in Delhi Cantt, Cambridge Schools in Srinivaspuri and New Friends Colony, Venkateshwar School, CM School, and Bal Bharti School in Rohini, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, and DTA School in INA. According to officials, several other schools have also received similar messages, which are being investigated.
The threatening emails contained inflammatory and provocative content, which is being seriously investigated. Security agencies are investigating the source of the emails, the identity of the sender, and possible conspiracy theories. Cyber teams have also been deployed to investigate the matter so that technical clues can be used to quickly reach the perpetrators.
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The administration has clarified that the safety of students and staff is a top priority. As a precaution, students have been evacuated to safe locations in many schools, and some have even declared a holiday. Police have appealed to the public to ignore rumors and rely only on official information.
Currently, all school campuses are being inspected, and no explosive material has been found. Police and security agencies are taking the matter seriously and investigating every aspect. Officials say that the culprits will be identified and strict action will be taken, and security has been put on high alert in the capital.
