Bomb Threat Received by Five Delhi Schools. Police, Bomb Squad, and Fire Department Investigating. Over 50 Schools Affected. Schools Evacuated to Ensure Student Safety. No Suspicious Objects Found So Far.
Delhi Alert: Five schools in Delhi have received bomb threat emails. These schools are located in Prasad Nagar, Dwarka Sector-5, Malviya Nagar, Karol Bagh, and Hauz Rani. Delhi Police, bomb squad, and fire department teams immediately arrived at the schools and launched a search operation. The schools were evacuated, and students were moved to safe locations. As of the time of writing, no suspicious objects have been found in any of the schools, but security agencies are on high alert and investigations are ongoing.
Increasing Fear and Anxiety Due to Constant Threats
Delhi schools have been receiving threats for the past few months. The threats are sent via email or calls. School administrations take immediate action and move students to safe locations. No suspicious objects have been found in any school so far. This series of events in the capital raises the question of who is making these false threats and why, but the source remains unknown.
32 Schools Also Received Threats in the Last 48 Hours
Two days ago, on August 18th, at least 32 schools reported similar threats. These primarily included schools in the Dwarka area. According to the Delhi Fire Service, numerous schools received threatening calls and emails between 7:30 AM and 12:25 PM. Among the affected schools were Delhi Public School, BGS International Public School, Sri Venkateshwar School, and Global School. These threats led to school evacuations and the relocation of students to secure areas.
Threats to Over 50 Schools Today, Security Tightened
Today, August 20, 2025, schools in Malviya Nagar, Karol Bagh, Prasad Nagar, and Hauz Rani in Delhi also received bomb threat emails. In total, more than 50 schools in the capital have been threatened. Delhi Police and fire department officials are present at the schools and are conducting a thorough investigation. Bomb disposal squads and dog squads have been deployed at each premises. No suspicious objects have been found after the investigation as of the time of writing, but vigilance is being maintained.
Action by Police and Security Agencies
Delhi Police have deployed bomb squads, dog squads, and fire department teams to the affected schools. A search operation is underway in the schools, and the cyber forensics team is tracing the IP addresses behind the emails. Officials stated that the search operation is ongoing, and no danger has been found in any school so far. Security agencies are continuously monitoring the situation.
Vigilance of School Administration
School administrations have given top priority to security. Schools were evacuated immediately after receiving the threat, and students were sent home. Many schools announced closures for the entire day. DPS Dwarka ensured the safety of students while sending them home. The administration states that the safety of students and parents is a priority, and immediate action will be taken in any threatening situation.
Schools Continuously Receiving Threats
Delhi schools are continuously receiving threats. On August 18th, two schools and one college in Dwarka received bomb threat emails. Due to these incidents, security agencies are on high alert, and investigations are ongoing in all schools. This series of events highlights the need for awareness regarding school safety in the capital.