Amritsar awoke to terror on February 27 when anonymous emails threatened to blow up local schools and the Shatabdi Express. The menacing messages caused widespread alarm, forcing school closures and emergency evacuations in the heart of Punjab.
Bomb squads combed through school grounds, sniffing out any potential dangers, while trains were put on high alert. Parents flocked to gates, their faces etched with worry, as children were ushered out safely. Police have launched a full-scale probe, hunting the email sender through digital trails.
Recurring threats plague the region; Amritsar schools have faced similar scares before, often proven false. Across Punjab—Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Patiala—hoaxes targeting public spaces have sown fear unnecessarily, diverting critical security efforts.
‘Every threat is real until proven otherwise,’ officials reiterated. With cyber units activated and public urged to stay calm, the city holds its breath. These episodes underscore the need for robust cybersecurity and swift responses to protect vulnerable spots like schools from pranksters or worse.