Delhi schools evacuated after bomb threat emails trigger extensive searches
Three Delhi schools received bomb threat emails on Friday, leading authorities to evacuate the campuses and begin thorough searches.
On Friday morning, bomb threat emails were sent to three schools in Delhi: Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Lodi Estate, Venkateshwar Global School in Rohini, and Salwan Public School in Mayur Vihar. Upon receiving the alerts, the Delhi Fire Service rushed to each site, evacuating students and staff as a precaution. Bomb disposal squads, police officers and specially trained dog units conducted systematic searches of the premises. No explosive devices or other hazardous objects have been found to date. Authorities continue to investigate the origin of the emails, while maintaining heightened security at the schools.
Why it matters
The incident shows how digital threats can prompt large-scale emergency responses and disrupt education.
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