In a deeply alarming development, over 80 schools across Delhi and Bengaluru received bomb threats via email on Thursday morning, triggering massive panic among students, parents, and school authorities. The anonymous threats, sent almost simultaneously to multiple institutions, claimed that explosive devices had been planted on campuses, prompting immediate evacuation procedures and the deployment of bomb detection squads.
In the national capital, several well-known private and public schools reported receiving similar threatening messages around the same time. As a precautionary measure, students were evacuated, and panic-stricken parents rushed to school gates to pick up their children. The Delhi Police, along with bomb disposal teams and dog squads, were quickly mobilized and carried out extensive searches throughout the affected school premises. As of now, no explosives have been found, but the authorities are treating the threats with the utmost seriousness.
A similar situation unfolded in Bengaluru, where multiple educational institutions also reported receiving bomb threats early in the day. Karnataka police and anti-sabotage teams were dispatched to the sites immediately. Traffic in areas surrounding these schools was disrupted as authorities cordoned off the premises to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Several schools were closed for the day, and attendance was suspended until further notice.
Both Delhi Police and Bengaluru Police have registered cases and launched investigations to trace the origin of the emails. Cybercrime teams have been roped in to track IP addresses and identify those responsible for the coordinated hoax. Initial assessments suggest that the messages may be part of a well-orchestrated cyber prank or a deliberate attempt to cause mass panic.
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Officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs are closely monitoring the situation, and a high-level security alert has been issued in both cities. Parents and the general public have been urged to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as security protocols are being followed rigorously.
This incident marks one of the largest coordinated bomb threat hoaxes targeting schools in recent times, raising serious questions about cybersecurity and emergency preparedness within educational institutions. The police have assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to safeguard the students and staff.
As investigations continue, schools in Delhi and Bengaluru have been advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately. More updates are expected as the situation unfolds.
