Bomb threats were sent to 44 schools in Delhi, prompting immediate evacuations and emergency responses. The threats, which were sent via email, claimed that multiple bombs had been planted inside the buildings, which would detonate if a ransom of $30,000 wasn’t paid ¹ ². The email, which was sent at 11:38 pm on Sunday, read: “I planted multiple bombs inside the building. The bombs are small and hidden very well. It will not cause very much damage to the building, but many people will be injured when the bombs detonate” ¹.
The threats were sent to prominent schools in Delhi, including DPS RK Puram, GD Goenka, The British School, and Modern School ¹ ². Parents were left anxious and worried, rushing to schools to ensure their children’s safety. Teachers and staff managed the crisis by gathering students to safe locations before coordinating their dispersal once parents arrived ¹.
Emergency teams, including bomb squads, police, and fire officials, combed through the premises, but no suspicious items were found ¹ ². Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi assured Delhiites of the security of their children and the school, stating that the police would reach the source of the email soon and take action ².
The incident has sparked concerns about the safety and security of schools in Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi attacked the Central government, saying that it has failed in its only task of providing security ². Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that the people of Delhi have never seen such a bad state of law and order ².