At least 100 schools in Delhi-NCR received an identical bomb threat by e-mail on Wednesday, triggering mass evacuations and massive searches as panick-stricken parents rushed to pick up their children.
The Delhi government issued an advisory for schools urging them to promptly check emails received at their official addresses following a hoax bomb threat received by at least 100 schools in Delhi-NCR. The threat triggered evacuations and searches, causing panic among parents. However, police confirmed it as a hoax as no objectionable items were found. The advisory instructs school administrators to monitor emails regularly and notify district education officials and police of any suspicious activity.
After more than 100 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats, police investigations suggest the involvement of an organization rather than an individual. The timing, scale, and use of Russian IP addresses via VPNs point towards a conspiracy. The Special Cell of Delhi Police has filed an FIR against unidentified individuals and is investigating from various angles, including the possibility of involvement of external actors like ISI or a joint conspiracy with China.
Schools in Delhi are set to reopen tomorrow, resuming classes in physical mode. However, acknowledging the severity of the cold weather, the government has implemented adjustments to school timings to mitigate the impact on students.