Delhi Schools On High Alert: Over 40 Institutions Receive Bomb Threats Via Email Today

India school bomb threats: More than 80 private schools across India, with over 40 in Delhi and another 40 in Bengaluru, were plunged into chaos today, Friday, July 18, after receiving chilling bomb threats via email. The sudden influx of threats triggered immediate and extensive responses from law enforcement and emergency services, leading to rapid evacuations and thorough searches of school premises. This incident follows a pattern, as nearly 10 schools and one college in the national capital had already faced similar email-based bomb threats over the past three days, escalating concerns about coordinated malicious activities.

The content of the bomb threat emails was deeply disturbing, with messages stating,

"Hello. I am writing to let you know that I have placed several explosive devices (trinitrotoluene) within school classrooms. The explosives are skillfully hidden, in black plastic bags." The menacing email further declared, "I will erase every last one of you from this world. Not a single soul will survive. I will gladly laugh when I will watch the news, only to see the parents show up at the school and to be greeted by the cold, dismembered bodies of their children."

Swift Response Amidst Heightened Security:

Upon receiving the threats, school administrations immediately alerted authorities, leading to the rapid deployment of fire department and police personnel, including bomb disposal squads, to affected areas in Delhi, such as Paschim Vihar, Rohini, and Dwarka. While initial investigations confirmed that bomb threats in at least four schools in Bengaluru turned out to be hoaxes, Delhi authorities maintained a high level of alert, conducting meticulous searches to ensure the safety of students and staff. The swift and coordinated response aimed to mitigate panic and secure the educational environment.

List of Affected Delhi Schools:

Investigations are currently underway to trace the origin of these malicious emails and identify the culprits responsible for causing widespread panic. Authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all educational institutions.