Two private schools in Najafgarh and Mehrauli, Delhi, received a bomb threat via email. Police and the bomb disposal squad immediately initiated an investigation. No suspicious objects were found. The schools were closed for security reasons.
School Bomb Threat: Two private schools located in Najafgarh and Mehrauli, Delhi, received a bomb threat via email on Saturday morning. Upon receiving the threat, the school administration and Delhi Police became alert. This sudden incident created an atmosphere of panic among students, parents, and teachers.
Administration Sprang into Action Upon Receiving Email
As soon as the threatening email reached the schools, the administration promptly informed the police. Police forces and the bomb disposal squad were dispatched to the spot. A search operation was immediately launched to avert any potential danger.
No Suspicious Object Found in Investigation So Far
Police and bomb disposal teams conducted a thorough investigation of the school premises and surrounding areas. However, no suspicious objects or activities have been found so far. Nevertheless, security agencies do not want to take any chances and the investigation is ongoing with full vigilance.
Schools Closed for Children's Safety
As a precautionary measure, classes in the schools were temporarily suspended. Students were safely evacuated, and parents were immediately informed. Parents arrived at the schools to pick up their children and breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing them safe. The police cordoned off the entire area.
Investigation Expedited with Aid of Cyber Cell
To investigate the threatening email, Delhi Police has assigned the case to its Cyber Cell. Initial investigations suggest that the mail was sent from a fake account. A technical investigation is underway to ascertain the origin of the email and identify those involved.
False Threats Received Before
This is not the first time schools in Delhi have received such threats. On several previous occasions, bomb threat emails were received, which turned out to be fake upon investigation. Despite this, the police investigate every time with utmost seriousness and vigilance to ensure there is no lapse in children's safety.
The police and administration state that the safety of children is their highest priority. Any kind of negligence will not be tolerated. Additionally, parents have been appealed to not pay attention to rumors and to immediately inform the police of any suspicious information.
