On Monday morning, over 40 private schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email, creating panic among students, parents, and staff.
Among the targeted institutions were prominent schools such as Delhi Public School (DPS) in Vasant Kunj and R.K. Puram, G.D. Goenka School, Doon Public School in Paschim Vihar, and Brilliant’s Convent School in Pitampura.
According to officials, the first calls reporting threats were received from DPS R.K. Puram at 7:06 AM and G.D. Goenka School, Paschim Vihar, at 6:15 AM.
Emergency response teams, including personnel from the Delhi Police, bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and Delhi Fire Services (DFS), were dispatched to the schools to conduct thorough checks of the premises.
So far, no suspicious items have been found, officials confirmed.
The anonymous email claimed that multiple bombs had been planted within the schools and demanded a ransom of $30,000. The sender warned that failure to pay would result in the detonation of the bombs, causing injuries and chaos.
“The bombs are small and hidden very well. Many people will be injured when they detonate. You all deserve to suffer and lose limbs. If I do not receive $30,000, I will detonate the bombs,” the email read.
As a precaution, schools immediately suspended classes, sent students home, and informed parents to pick up their children. Security checks are ongoing to ensure the safety of everyone on the premises.
The incident has reignited concerns about Delhi’s security situation. Earlier, on November 19, the Delhi High Court directed the local government and police to create a comprehensive action plan, including a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), to address bomb threats and similar emergencies.
The plan, mandated to be completed within eight weeks, will outline the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement, school management, and municipal authorities to ensure effective coordination during such incidents.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the BJP-led central government for its handling of security in the capital.
She accused the Centre of failing in its primary duty to ensure the safety of Delhi’s citizens, citing a surge in crimes, including ransom cases, shootings, and now bomb threats.
Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that the law and order situation in Delhi had never been worse. He demanded that Shah address the growing insecurity faced by the city’s residents.
Security checks and investigations are ongoing, with authorities working to trace the source of the threats.
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