Thousands of Students Evacuated from Schools in Delhi After Fake Bomb Threats
In a dramatic turn of events, thousands of students have been evacuated from nearly 100 schools in and around India’s capital Delhi after receiving alarming fake bomb threats via email.
Hoax Threats Spark Panic
Authorities are now working to reassure the public that the threats appear to be a hoax, as no evidence of explosives was found during a thorough search of the schools. Police have already traced the origin of the threatening emails and are conducting a full investigation into the matter.
Stay Calm, Urges Home Ministry
The federal home ministry and Delhi Police have issued statements urging the public to remain calm in the face of these unsettling events. Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has taken charge of the situation, overseeing the cordoning off of schools and the implementation of thorough search operations.
Delhi Police on High Alert
Delhi’s Fire Services have been deployed to the schools, along with dog squads and bomb disposal units, in a concerted effort to ensure the safety of students and staff. Saxena has assured the public that the Delhi Police are fully prepared to prevent any potential incidents.
Parents Urged to Cooperate
On social media platform X, formerly Twitter, Saxena issued a plea to parents to remain calm and cooperate with authorities to guarantee the safety of schools and children. Meanwhile, some hospitals in the capital have also been targeted with similar threatening letters.
Government Monitoring Situation
Delhi’s Education Minister Atishi has confirmed that the government is in close communication with police and schools, closely monitoring the evolving situation. As of now, no dangerous items have been discovered, leading officials to believe that the threats were intended solely to instill panic.
