Threat to blow up 9 schools in Delhi, bomb squad arrived at the scene
In Delhi, panic erupted as nine schools received bomb threat calls on Monday morning, prompting immediate police and bomb squad investigation.
On Monday morning, panic ensued across various parts of Delhi when nine large schools in the city received bomb threat calls around 8:30 to 9:00 AM. The affected schools promptly notified the police, leading to the immediate response from the Delhi police, fire brigade, and bomb squad to conduct investigations. As a precautionary measure, students and staff were evacuated, and thorough searches of the premises were carried out.
The threat calls reportedly all came in at nearly the same time, which has heightened alertness among law enforcement agencies. Currently, police are working to identify the caller, and agencies are on high alert given the nature of the threats. Among the schools that received threats are notable institutions such as Loreto Convent School in Delhi Cantt, Cambridge School in Srinivaspuri, and various others across regions including Rohini and New Friends Colony.
Additionally, the threatening email reportedly contained provocative and incendiary messages, inciting fear and unrest. This situation raises significant concerns regarding the safety of educational institutions in the capital, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures and timely responses to such threats to ensure the safety of students and staff. Authorities are taking the incident very seriously and are conducting in-depth investigations to ensure public safety.