In a concerning incident ahead of Republic Day celebrations, at least sixteen schools in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, were evacuated on Friday after receiving bomb threat emails, sparking panic and prompting immediate security responses. The Ahmedabad police have confirmed that no suspicious objects were discovered on the premises following thorough checks, but the source of the emails is under investigation by cybercrime units.
Details of the Bomb Threat Emails
According to officials, the bomb threat emails targeted multiple educational institutions across the district, with twelve schools located within Ahmedabad city and four falling under the jurisdiction of the Ahmedabad Rural Police. The threats led to swift evacuations as a precautionary measure, ensuring the safety of students and staff during the tense situation.
Schools Affected in Ahmedabad City
Rahul Tripathi, Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Special Operations Group (SOG), provided a list of the schools in the city that received the threats and were evacuated. These include:
- Sant Kabir School in Navrangpura
- St Xavier’s School in Naranpura
- Vidyanagar School in Naranpura
- JV High School in Naroda
- Libra School in Sarkhej
- Turf School in Naranpura
- Kerala Samaj English Medium School in Isanpur
- Break School in Satellite
- Divine Child School in Vasna
- Three branches of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Shahibaug, Vastrapur, and the Airport area
Schools Under Ahmedabad Rural Police Jurisdiction
Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Jat confirmed that the following schools in rural areas were also targeted:
- DPS Bopal
- Tulip International School in Bopal
- Apple Global School in Sanand
- PM Shree School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Police Response and Investigation
Senior police officials reported that teams from the Special Operations Group, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), and Dog Squad conducted extensive searches of all affected schools. No suspicious items were found, alleviating immediate fears. However, the cybercrime wings in both city and rural jurisdictions have launched investigations to trace the origin of the threatening emails, highlighting the ongoing challenges in digital security.
Historical Context of Similar Incidents
This incident echoes a previous hoax bomb threat reported on December 17, 2025, which affected thirty schools in the region. In that case, seventeen schools were under Ahmedabad City Police, seven under Ahmedabad Rural Police, and six in Gandhinagar district, all of which were later confirmed as false alarms. The recurrence of such threats underscores the need for robust security protocols and public awareness, especially during sensitive periods like Republic Day.
As investigations continue, authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, while reassuring that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure safety in educational institutions.
