Two reputed schools in Delhi were forced to evacuate students and staff on Thursday morning after receiving bomb threat emails. Panic spread quickly as authorities rushed to secure the campuses. While no explosives were found during the search, the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of children in educational institutions.
Schools Evacuated After Early Morning Emails
The threats were sent via email to the school administrations early in the day. Following standard safety protocols, both schools immediately alerted the police and moved students to safe zones. Parents were informed and asked to pick up their children, leading to scenes of chaos and worry outside the campuses.
The schools in question are located in central and southwest Delhi, and are known for their high student strength and daily footfall. As a result, authorities acted swiftly to avoid any mishap.
Bomb Squad, Police Begin Intensive Search
Within minutes of the alerts, Delhi Police’s bomb disposal teams, along with dog squads and forensic experts, were deployed. The buildings and surrounding areas were scanned thoroughly. After several hours of checking, officials declared the threats to be hoaxes.
Despite this, the police have not taken the issue lightly. Investigations are ongoing to track the origin of the emails. Cyber teams are involved in tracing the IP addresses and identifying possible suspects behind the threats.
Recurring Pattern, Serious Concerns
This isn’t the first time schools in Delhi or other metro cities have received such emails. Over the past year, several institutions in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities have experienced similar threats, most of which turned out to be false. However, every such incident disrupts education and causes fear among students, parents, and teachers.
Security experts warn that repeated hoax threats may be an attempt to test emergency response systems or simply create panic. But given the potential consequences, authorities are treating each case with full seriousness.
Parents, Schools Demand Better Safety Protocols
Following the scare, parents have called for tighter security systems in schools. Some are demanding increased police patrolling around school zones and regular safety drills. Schools, on the other hand, are urging authorities to put faster mechanisms in place to verify threats and avoid panic.
Conclusion:
While no explosives were found and students are safe, Thursday’s events highlight a worrying trend. With schools becoming frequent targets for anonymous threats, there’s an urgent need to strengthen digital surveillance and school security measures. Authorities now face the twin challenge of ensuring safety while preventing unnecessary panic—a balance that needs to be managed better in the coming days.