Chandigarh Schools Face Bomb Threat Hoax Again, 21 Institutions Evacuated
Chandigarh Schools Evacuated After Bomb Threat Hoax

Chandigarh Schools Face Bomb Threat Hoax Again, 21 Institutions Evacuated

Chandigarh witnessed another day of disruption and anxiety as 21 private and government schools received bomb blast threats via email, forcing authorities to implement emergency protocols. The incident, which occurred during a period when several students were appearing for board examinations, led to the evacuation of school premises and deployment of extensive security resources.

Threat Details and Immediate Response

The threatening email, which also mentioned the Punjab secretariat as a potential target, warned of explosions within the next two days. This marks a recurrence of similar threats that have plagued the city over recent weeks, creating a pattern of disruption.

In response, police and security agencies swiftly activated standard operating procedures. School administrations evacuated their premises as a precautionary measure, with many sending urgent messages to parents requesting they collect their children immediately. This led to a rush of concerned parents arriving at schools to ensure their children's safety.

Security Deployment and Investigation

Authorities deployed comprehensive security teams including:

  • Police personnel
  • Bomb disposal squads
  • Dog squads
  • Fire tenders
  • Ambulances

Intensive search and sanitization operations were conducted across all affected schools. Despite thorough examinations, no suspicious objects were recovered from any location.

Police officials stated that based on preliminary investigations, the threat appears to be a hoax. The cyber cell is actively working to trace the identity of the email sender. The administration has promised strict legal action against those responsible once identified.

Recurring Pattern and Public Concern

This incident follows a similar episode approximately one month ago when around 30 schools in Chandigarh received comparable threats via email. That incident also resulted in no discovery of suspicious items.

The repeated nature of these threats has created significant unease among parents and school management members. The administration has appealed to the public to remain calm and rely only on official information channels for updates.

Affected Schools

The institutions that received threat emails include:

Private Schools:

  • Shivalik Public School
  • Carmel Convent School
  • Banyan Tree School
  • Chitkara International School
  • Kundan Public School
  • AKSIPS-45
  • Vivek High School
  • St. John School
  • Gurukul, Manimajra
  • Delhi Public School (DPS)
  • 3BRD Air Force School
  • Ankur Public School, Sector-14
  • Ashiana Public School
  • DC Montessori School

Government Schools:

  • GMSSS-16
  • GMSSS-10
  • GMSSS-8
  • GMHS, Daddumajra
  • GMSSS-21
  • GMHS-41
  • GMHS-48

Police are investigating whether these incidents are connected to previous threats and whether they originate from a single individual or organized group. The recurring nature of these disruptions highlights ongoing security challenges facing educational institutions in the region.