In a concerning turn of events, multiple schools in the national capital have received bomb threats, prompting immediate searches and heightened security measures in the affected areas.
Schools Reported Receiving Bomb Threats:
1. Mother Mary School – Located in Mayur Vihar, Delhi
2. Delhi Public School (DPS) – Located in Dwarka
3. Sanskriti School – Located in Chanakyapuri, Delhi
4. Delhi Public School (DPS) – Located in Vasant Kunj
5. Amity School – Located in Saket
Meanwhile, reports suggest that more schools have received a similar threatening email. Authorities suspect that one individual is responsible for all the incidents.
Authorities report that the threats were received via email by the respective school administrations earlier today. 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 have cordoned off the areas for thorough searches.
Sniffer dogs and bomb detection equipment are currently being employed to conduct a thorough scan of the premises.
#WATCH | Visuals from Mother Mary’s School, Mayur Vihar which received an email this morning regarding a bomb threat. The school is being evacuated and a thorough checking of the school premises is being done. Dog squad and Delhi Police have reached the spot. https://t.co/JymGzBQa4s pic.twitter.com/hI6tygA9Lw
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi: Visuals from Sanskriti School which received an email this morning regarding a bomb threat. Delhi Police personnel present at the school. Further details awaited.
According to Delhi Police, several schools have received emails regarding the bomb threat today.… https://t.co/MOjcDD6ocD pic.twitter.com/PJiXSXqTu5
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
#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
Meanwhile, Delhi Police, Bomb Disposal Squad and fire tenders are also present at the spot.
#WATCH | Delhi Police, Bomb Disposal Squad and fire tenders present outside Delhi Public School, Dwarka which received an email regarding a bomb threat.
According to Delhi Police, several schools have received emails regarding the bomb threat today. Investigation is underway. https://t.co/ryDHnB7k5z pic.twitter.com/V2YsW99OZ1
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
DCP South West Rohit Meena provided insight into the measures taken by law enforcement. Despite the unsettling nature of the situation, Meena urged both students and parents to remain composed and refrain from panicking.
#WATCH | On bomb threat to several schools in Delhi-NCR, DCP South West Rohit Meena says, “We got information that the same email was sent to several schools at around 4:15 am. We took action and made the decision to close the schools and send the students back home. Checking is… pic.twitter.com/Plephu9URT
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
Fire Officer JB Singh confirmed it as a hoax call.
#WATCH | Delhi: Fire Officer JB Singh says “We received a call regarding a bomb from the school (Mother Mary’s School, Mayur Vihar) . Checking has been done, but nothing was found. It was a hoax call. One fire tender, bomb disposal squad and Delhi Police are present at the… pic.twitter.com/F5mqIAWv5s
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
Kamini, the principal of Delhi Public School, Noida emphasized the gravity of a situation they encountered when they received a concerning email regarding a potential bomb threat. Understanding the anxiety this news could cause among parents, she ensured clear communication by promptly informing them of the situation.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Kamini, principal of Delhi Public School, Noida says, “We received a mail regarding a bomb. We have students so we can’t take the risk. We informed the police. The parents have been informed and the students have been sent back to their homes.” https://t.co/RoK74RYViu pic.twitter.com/oEdNMs0zj7
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2024
Authorities are working tirelessly to ascertain the credibility of the threats and apprehend those responsible for instigating panic and disrupting the normalcy of educational institutions.
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