On Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs officially declared that the email in question is deemed a hoax.
In a statement released by the MHA, it reassured the public, stating, “There is no cause for alarm. The email has been identified as a hoax.”
“Delhi Police and relevant security agencies are undertaking requisite measures in accordance with established protocols,” the statement added.
Some schools in Delhi received threat e-mails this morning. The mails appear to be hoax and there is no need to panic. @DelhiPolice and security agencies are taking all necessary steps as per protocol.
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) May 1, 2024
Earlier in the day, as many as 100 schools in the national capital received bomb threats, prompting immediate searches and heightened security measures in the affected areas.
The threats were received via email by the respective school administrations earlier today.
As per reports, investigative agencies suspect that the email originated from a server situated in Russia. It is believed that a single IP address was utilized to dispatch the email to all schools.
The email raised alarms and necessitated swift action from law enforcement agencies.
The affected schools, which include both public and private institutions, were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Students, teachers, and staff were safely evacuated out of the buildings.
Police and bomb disposal squads cordoned off the areas for thorough searches. Sniffer dogs and bomb detection equipment were employed to conduct a thorough scan of the premises.
#WATCH | Dog Squad and Bomb Disposal Squad conduct checking at Delhi Public School, Noida, which received an email regarding a bomb threat this morning. pic.twitter.com/NqTA66phah
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
‘Culprits Will Not Be Spared’
Meanwhile, Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, arrived at DAV School located in Model Town following an email received earlier today indicating a bomb threat.
#WATCH | DelhiLG VK Saxena reaches DAV School in Model Town which received an email regarding a bomb threat earlier today. https://t.co/dvmY19Exei pic.twitter.com/OlYnmnu0Vr
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
Delhi LG VK Saxena stated that the Delhi Police responded swiftly to the situation. He highlighted that the affected areas have been cordoned off, and extensive search operations are underway, involving dog squads and bomb disposal units. Emphasizing the preparedness of the Delhi Police, Saxena assured the residents of Delhi that every effort is being made to prevent any potential harm. He further added that the culprits will not be spared.
#WATCH | On bomb threat to several schools in Delhi-NCR, Delhi LG VK Saxena says, “Delhi police reached very quickly and the entire area has been cordoned off and search operations are going on. Dog squads, and bomb disposal units are also working. I want to assure the people of… pic.twitter.com/JhcfvbkKjX
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
In response to bomb threats, Special CP Ravinder Yadav confirmed ongoing checks with specialized units deployed. He added that regardless of the authenticity of the threats, thorough investigation is underway to ensure safety.
#WATCH | On bomb threat to several schools in Delhi-NCR, Ravinder Yadav, Special CP, Delhi Police Crime Branch, says “These emails were received in several schools. Some hospitals also received these emails yesterday. Thorough checking is going on. Bomb Disposal Squad, Dog Squad… pic.twitter.com/gnFbYOLxtQ
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
In addition to the growing concern, reports surfaced that airports and hospitals were targeted by similar threats in recent days. Furthermore, warnings were issued to several hospitals on Monday, compounding the sense of unease. These consecutive developments have placed the national capital on high alert. It has prompted authorities to ramp up efforts to safeguard the safety and security of all its residents.
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