Classes at more than 50 schools in different parts of Delhi began on a frightening note after they received bomb threats via email on Wednesday prompting evacuation measures.
Delhi Police said that the schools that received the threats were evacuated while search operations were underway. Bomb detection teams, bomb disposal squads and the Delhi Fire Service officials were rushed to the schools in the morning.
The Delhi Police special cell is currently probing the matter.
Which schools received the threat?
According to Delhi Police, the schools that got the bomb threats include Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Mother Mary School in Mayur Vihar, Delhi Public School of Dwark, DAV School, Amity School, Pushp Vihar, Saket and Noida and Sanskriti School of New Delhi district.
Most students at the schools have been sent back home.
Mother Mary school was reportedly conducting an examination when the bomb squad arrived at the spot leading to the termination of the tests.
The schools received the bomb threats early in the morning.
In a mail, DPS Noida said, “This is to inform you that the school has received an email that threatens the safety and security of the students. As a precautionary measure, we are sending the students back home immediately.”
What has the investigation shown so far?
Meanwhile, a preliminary investigation has revealed that several emails were sent to different schools from yesterday till today with no mention of a dateline.
“Initial investigation shows that since yesterday, mails have been sent to many places and it seems to be following the same pattern,” the police said, adding that the mail mentioned Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) which could mean that it was sent to multiple addresses.
However, no bombs have been found on any of the school premises yet.
“We’ve checked all the schools and nothing has been found, there is no need to panic,” DCP Central, Devesh Kumar Mahla said.
Initial investigation indicates that the mails might been sent from outside the country. However, the Delhi Police suspects that the IP addresses may have been masked through VPN.
LG responds
Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote on X, “Spoke to the Police Commissioner and sought a detailed report into the bomb threats at schools in Delhi-NCR. Directed Delhi Police to carry out a thorough search in school premises, identify the culprits & ensure there are no lapses.”
The LG urged parents and students not to panic and called for cooperation with the administration to ensure their safety.
Delhi Edu Min Atishi’s message
Delhi Water and Education Minister Atishi urged parents and students not to panic, assuring that the government is in constant touch with police officials.
“Some schools have received bomb threats today morning. Students have been evacuated and those premises are being searched by Delhi Police. So far nothing has been found in any of the schools. We are in constant touch with the Police and the schools. Would request parents and citizens not to panic. School authorities will be in touch with parents wherever needed,” she said.
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