Several schools in Gurugram were evacuated on Thursday after receiving bomb threats via email, causing panic among students, parents, and staff. The threats, which targeted at least five schools in the city, were later confirmed to be hoaxes by the police.
Immediate Response and Evacuation
Upon receiving the threats, school administrations immediately alerted the police and initiated evacuation procedures. Students and staff were moved to safe locations as a precautionary measure. Bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were deployed to conduct thorough searches of the premises.
Parents were informed via messages and asked to pick up their children from designated safe zones. Traffic near the affected schools was diverted to facilitate emergency operations.
Police Investigation
The Gurugram Police confirmed that the threats were hoaxes after completing exhaustive checks. No suspicious objects or explosives were found. A senior police officer stated that the emails appeared to be sent from a spoofed address and that efforts are underway to trace the origin.
Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. They are investigating whether the threats are linked to similar hoax incidents reported in other cities recently.
School and Community Reaction
School administrations expressed relief that the threats were false but criticized the disruption caused. Many parents voiced concerns over safety protocols and demanded stricter cybersecurity measures. Some schools announced that classes would resume the next day after a thorough sanitization of the premises.
The incident has reignited discussions about school safety and the need for robust emergency response plans. Educational institutions in the region are reviewing their security arrangements.
