Thursday brought fresh jitters to India’s capital as bomb threats targeted several high-profile schools in Delhi. Anonymous communications warned of explosions at places like Amity and Birla Vidya Niketan, triggering a multi-agency response that saw campuses emptied and scoured meticulously.
From anti-terror units to quick-response ambulances, every resource was deployed at breakneck speed. Police commanders reiterated their commitment: ‘The safety of students, educators, and citizens is paramount.’ With protocols activated, the threats appear contained, but investigations rage on.
Just a day prior, Dwarka Court faced a parallel false alarm via email, evacuating hundreds before bomb experts ruled it a hoax. This pattern—repeated fake threats to schools, courts, and offices over months—signals a disturbing trend. Cyber cells are delving deep into call logs and IP traces to pinpoint perpetrators.
Delhi Police’s message is clear: remain composed, stay alert, and report suspicions via 112 or local outposts. These incidents, while often hoaxes, test the city’s emergency machinery and public psyche, demanding robust countermeasures.
Looking ahead, stakeholders advocate for enhanced school security drills, real-time surveillance upgrades, and legal deterrents against hoaxers. As searches wrap up without incidents so far, relief mingles with resolve to safeguard tomorrow’s learning spaces from tomorrow’s shadows.