NEW DELHI: Panic gripped the capital region on Wednesday morning as numerous schools across Delhi and the National Capital Region received identical bomb threat emails, prompting immediate evacuations and massive security deployments.
Authorities swiftly swung into action after multiple educational institutions reported receiving threatening emails around the early hours of the morning. The Delhi Police confirmed that preliminary investigations suggest this is likely a hoax, but all necessary precautions are being taken.
Massive Security Response Activated
As news of the threats spread, police teams including bomb disposal squads and dog units were dispatched to affected schools. Students were safely evacuated from premises as security personnel conducted thorough sweeps of buildings.
"We received information about bomb threats in several schools. All threats are being taken seriously and standard protocols are being followed," stated a senior police official.
Parents Rush to Schools Amid Chaos
The situation created widespread anxiety among parents, many of whom rushed to schools to collect their children. Social media platforms were flooded with concerned messages and updates about the developing situation.
Several schools sent official communications to parents assuring them of their children's safety and detailing the precautionary measures being implemented.
Cyber Police Tracing Email Origins
Investigators from the Cyber Crime unit have launched a detailed probe to trace the origin of the threatening emails. Preliminary analysis suggests the emails were sent from a single source to multiple institutions.
"The identical nature of the emails and their timing indicates this is a coordinated hoax attempt. We are working to identify the perpetrators," revealed an official involved in the investigation.
School Operations Disrupted Across NCR
The bomb scare affected academic activities across several prominent schools in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and other NCR regions. Many institutions announced early dismissal while others cancelled classes for the day.
Education department officials have advised all schools to remain vigilant and review their security protocols in light of the incident.
This incident marks one of the largest coordinated school bomb threats in recent Delhi history, raising serious concerns about the vulnerability of educational institutions to such security breaches.
