Delhi Schools Targeted by Fresh Wave of Hoax Bomb Threats
Just four days after a series of alarming hoax bomb threats disrupted schools across the capital, several educational institutions in Delhi were once again targeted on Friday morning, triggering widespread security responses and evacuations.
Initial Threat at BD Tamil Education Association School
The fire department first received information about a bomb threat at the BD Tamil Education Association School located in Jhandewalan. Police teams were immediately dispatched to the location to conduct thorough security checks. Principal Dr. Seema provided details, stating, "Around 8:30 AM, the school clerk discovered a bomb threat email and promptly informed the school administration. We evacuated the premises by informing students it was a mock drill and cleared the entire ground area. However, this was particularly disruptive as it was the first day of home exams for Class 9 and 10 students, and the threat call coincided with that critical time."
Multiple Schools Affected Across the Capital
Shortly after the initial report, similar threatening emails were received by several other prominent schools in New Delhi. The affected institutions included:
- Sardar Patel Vidyalaya (SPV)
- The British School in New Delhi
- Ahlcon Public School in east Delhi
- Ramjas Public School
- Springdales School
- Delhi Public School in RK Puram, south-west Delhi
The emails contained extremist slogans and violent threats, with specific references to potential attacks on school buses and warnings of imminent blasts, causing significant alarm among school authorities and parents.
Comprehensive Security Response Deployed
Authorities launched immediate security sweeps at all impacted campuses. The response involved:
- Deployment of bomb disposal squads
- Utilization of specialized dog squads for detection
- Evacuation of students to designated safe areas
- Thorough inspections of classrooms, buildings, and surrounding premises
Officials confirmed that no suspicious objects or explosive devices had been discovered during these extensive searches. The investigations are ongoing, with further details expected as authorities analyze the source and nature of these threatening communications.
This incident marks the second wave of such threats within a week, raising serious concerns about school security protocols and the psychological impact on students and staff during examination periods. The pattern of threats targeting multiple schools simultaneously suggests a coordinated effort to create panic and disrupt educational activities across the capital city.
