New Delhi: Two prominent schools in Delhi, DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School in Paschim Vihar, were thrown into turmoil early this morning after receiving bomb threat emails. The messages, sent around 7 a.m., claimed explosives had been planted on their premises, prompting immediate action by authorities. Students were swiftly evacuated, and the police and fire department teams were deployed to conduct a thorough search.
While no explosives have been found so far, the police have launched an investigation to identify the sender of the threatening emails. Vigilance has been heightened across schools in the region to ensure student safety.
A Wave of Threats Across Delhi Schools
This is not an isolated incident. On the night of December 8, over 40 schools in Delhi received similar threatening emails at around 11:38 p.m. The emails ominously claimed that bombs had been planted and warned of catastrophic damage unless a $30,000 ransom was paid.
The threats have led to widespread precautionary closures of schools. Students arriving on campuses this morning were promptly sent back home under the pretext of an emergency. Authorities are working on tracing the IP addresses and other technical details to track down the source of the emails.
Authorities React with Heightened Security Measures
Following the threats, Delhi Police and the fire department conducted extensive searches at the affected schools. While no explosives were discovered, officials remain on high alert. The Delhi Police Cyber Cell is analyzing digital footprints to trace the sender, while other teams are assessing potential security lapses.
Court-Ordered Protocol for Handling Threats Under Scrutiny
This incident has highlighted the urgency of implementing a comprehensive action plan to address bomb threats. Last month, on November 19, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to develop a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for managing such emergencies. The court had set an eight-week deadline, making today’s events a stark reminder of the need for swift action on these directives.
Parents and Schools Call for Immediate Reassurance
The bomb threats have left parents and school administrations in a state of anxiety. While authorities continue their investigations, schools are reviewing their security measures and emergency protocols to reassure parents of their children’s safety.
