At least 40 schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Monday, with the sender demanding $30,000, according to the ANI news agency. The alarming messages triggered immediate police searches across affected school premises, prompting authorities to prioritize safety measures.
Two schools reported receiving the threatening email late Sunday night, alleging that multiple explosives had been planted within the school buildings. The sender warned of detonation if the demanded amount was not paid. By Monday morning, several other schools reported receiving similar emails, escalating concerns across the city.
As a precautionary measure, school authorities contacted parents and asked them to pick up their children early. Scenes of worried parents collecting their children were observed at the gates of several schools as law enforcement officials carried out thorough checks for suspicious items.
Delhi police have not yet issued an official comment on the situation. However, ANI reported that no evidence of explosives had been found during initial searches.
This incident is part of a troubling trend of hoax bomb threats targeting educational institutions, airports, and railway stations across India. Government data reveals that Indian airlines and airports received 999 such threats between January and mid-November this year, leading to the arrest of 12 individuals.
In May, over 50 schools in Delhi and the neighboring area of Noida were similarly targeted with bomb threat emails, which were later confirmed to be false alarms.
While no immediate danger has been confirmed, these incidents have heightened anxiety among students, parents, and school authorities. Security forces are actively working to trace the source of these emails and prevent further disruptions. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to public safety and emphasized the need for vigilance during such events.
