Bomb threat in Delhi schools LIVE Updates: Delhi LG VK Saxena says police responded quickly, investigation on

Delhi LG VK Saxena commended Delhi police for their quick work amid bomb threats in Delhi-NCR schools.

“Delhi police reached very quickly and the entire area has been cordoned off and search operations are going on. Dog squads, and bomb disposal units are also working. I want to assure the people of Delhi that Delhi Police is fully prepared and we will try to prevent any untoward incident from happening,” he told ANI.

On the investigation status, Saxena said that police has found where these emails are coming from and investigation is underway. “All I would like to say is that the culprits will not be spared and will be given strict punishment…” he added.

“Dear Parent, This is to inform you that the school has received an email that threatens the safety and security of the students. As a precautionary measure, we are sending the students back home immediately. Private commuters please arrange to collect your child from the school premises as soon as possible from the respective gates. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.” Aster School, Greater Noida West

AIS Noida said they have not received a threat as of now, but will inform parents in case they do.

“SMS will be sent to pick up children; no need for panic. If anyone receives any SMS, pls share it immediately in all groups. As of now no need to panic, stay calm and keep an eye on SMS from school,” the statement read.

Delhi Police has said in an update today’s bomb threat at schools seems to be a hoax and have requested people not to panic. Officials added that at least 80 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats.

“During the initial investigation, it seems that since yesterday, until now the mail has been sent to many places, and it seems to be on the same pattern. The date line is not mentioned, and BCC is mentioned in the mail, which means one mail has been sent to many places. At present, an investigation is being done,” Delhi Police said.

In February of this year, the Delhi Police registered a case following a bomb threat received by the Delhi Police School in RK Puram, in the national capital.

In May last year, the Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, received a bomb threat via email. Police declared the threat a hoax after conducting searches and finding nothing suspicious.

Till now, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has received more than 60 calls regarding bomb threats in schools, the department has said.

• The principal’s Office at Delhi Public School, Noida, issued a statement saying, “[School] has received an email that threatens the safety and security of the students. As a precautionary measure, we are sending the students back home immediately.”
• Mother Mary’s School in East Delhi’s Mayur Vihar is being evacuated, and a thorough check of the premises is underway. A spokesperson from Amity International Schools also said the school has been closed for today until further instructions.
• The Headmistress of AIS Noida has asked parents to keep calm. “Please keep calm. We are running our school and have no issues. Tell parents to keep calm. We are good,” the message read.

According to Indian Express, around 100 schools in Delhi and NCR received the bomb threat emails.

Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Mother Mary School at Mayur Vihar in East Delhi, Delhi Public School in Dwarka and Noida, and Amity International School in Pushp Vihar and Saket are among the schools that received the bomb threats, according to ANI.

All students have been evacuated and are being sent back home for their safety, police said.

Information was received via email regarding a bomb threat at DPS Noida, DIG, Addl. CP (L&O), Shivhari Meena said. He added that teams of Noida Police, fire tenders, and Bomb Disposal Squad are present at the spot.

“Students have been sent back home. Checking is underway; so far we have not received anything.

Confirming the same, Fire Officer JB Singh told ANI they received a call regarding a bomb from Mother Mary’s School in Mayur Vihar.

“Checking has been done, but nothing was found. It was a hoax call. One fire tender, bomb disposal squad and Delhi Police are present at the spot…”

“We’ve checked all the schools and nothing has been found, there is no need to panic,” DCP Central, Devesh Kumar Mahla said.

All students have been evacuated and are being sent back home for their safety, police informed.

Three schools—Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Mother Mary School at Mayur Vihar in east Delhi, and Delhi Public School in Dwarka—received bomb threats, according to NDTV.

“Some schools have received bomb threats today morning. Students have been evacuated and those premises are being searched by Delhi Police. So far nothing has been found in any of the schools,” said Delhi Education Minister Atishi.

“We are in constant contact with the Police and the schools. Would request parents and citizens not to panic. School authorities will be in touch with parents wherever needed,” she added.

Multiple schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via email on Monday, warning them of bombs on their premises, news agency ANI reported. Police have initiated search operations following the alerts. Initial investigations suggest multiple Delhi schools have received similar emails of bomb threats. All students have been evacuated and are being sent back home for their safety, police said.