Panic rippled through Delhi’s educational hubs Monday as three prominent schools received bomb threat emails, echoing a sinister trend that’s refusing to fade. Army Public School Delhi Cantt, Salwan Public School, and Mira Public School Janakpuri were forced into lockdown mode after the chilling messages surfaced around 8 AM.
School staff acted swiftly, notifying police and fire departments, who mobilized elite bomb squads and canine units. Firefighters combed every corner while nearby zones were sealed for safety. Preliminary checks yielded no explosives, but the scare disrupted morning routines and evacuated hundreds.
Cyber forensics teams are dissecting the emails to unmask the perpetrators, who appear to be leveraging anonymous online channels. This isn’t isolated—schools like Dhaula Kuans Army Public and Lodhi Roads Air Force Bal Bharti were hit similarly last week, with exhaustive probes confirming no real danger.
The broader context is alarming: government buildings such as the Secretariat, Assembly, and Red Fort have also been targeted recently. These hoaxes not only strain resources but sow widespread dread, particularly among schoolchildren and families.
Authorities are ramping up digital surveillance and public advisories, vowing zero tolerance. As Delhi’s schools bolster defenses, the focus shifts to prevention, ensuring these shadows don’t eclipse the pursuit of knowledge.