
Schools across Delhi were rattled once more today, marking the third wave of bomb threats in just four days. Several institutions, including some in Dwarka and Prasad Nagar, received alarming messages prompting urgent evacuations and security checks. As anxiety rises among parents and staff, authorities are working overtime to keep the situation contained.
Flash Alerts and Quick Response
Early Thursday morning, at least five schools, including BGS International School in Dwarka Sector 5, were targeted. Authorities swiftly deployed police, fire teams, and bomb squads to conduct searches and secure the premises.
History Repeating Itself This Week
This latest scare comes on the heels of two others: on Monday, around 32 schools received hoax emails; by Wednesday, more than 50 schools had been targeted with ransom-demanding threats from a group calling itself “Terrorizers 111.” Now, once again, anxiety grips the capital’s educational institutions.
Growing Parental Concern
With repeated threats, parents—especially in Delhi’s Tier 2 neighbourhoods—are alarmed. What began as isolated frightening emails is now a weekly pattern. For many families, sending children to school has shifted from routine to a tense ritual, with every alert felt acutely.
Security Under the Spotlight
The frequency of these incidents highlights deep concerns about school preparedness. Authorities have responded with heightened measures, but the repeated alerts suggest that prevention, monitoring, and tracing remain crucial. Cyber sleuthing and pattern analysis are now central to police work.
Conclusion
These repeated bomb threats aren’t just isolated, sensational headlines—they underline growing vulnerabilities and eroding trust in school safety systems. Delhi’s schools, families, and authorities are caught in a cycle where vigilance is the new normal. What’s clear: unless more robust prevention and deterrent measures are put in place, each dawn may bring a renewed sense of unease