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10 Feb 2026


Bomb threat emails evacuate Delhi schools

Over 10 schools evacuated after threat mails. Police, bomb squads conduct searches, no explosives found so far

At least ten schools across Delhi were put on high alert on Monday, February 9, 2026, after they received bomb threat emails, forcing authorities to evacuate students and staff and launch extensive security operations. The incident caused panic among parents and disrupted normal school activities across several parts of the city.

According to officials, the threatening emails were received during the morning hours and warned of explosions at school premises. Some of the messages reportedly carried provocative content, including references such as “Delhi will become Khalistan”, raising concerns about the intent behind the threats. As a precautionary measure, school administrations immediately informed the police.

Teams from the Delhi Police, bomb disposal squads, dog squads and Delhi Fire Services rushed to the affected schools. Students were calmly escorted out of classrooms and moved to safe locations, while entry into the buildings was restricted. Security personnel conducted thorough searches of classrooms, corridors, playgrounds and surrounding areas to rule out the presence of any explosive material.

Police officials said the checks were carried out systematically to ensure complete safety before allowing anyone to return to the premises. As of the latest updates, no explosives or suspicious objects have been found at any of the schools, though searches continued for several hours as a precaution.

Authorities have also activated cybercrime teams to trace the origin of the emails and identify those responsible. Investigators are examining email headers, servers and digital footprints to determine whether the threats were sent from within the country or routed through foreign networks.

This is not the first time Delhi schools have faced such scares. In recent months, several educational institutions and public buildings have received similar bomb threats, many of which later turned out to be hoaxes. However, officials said every threat is treated seriously to avoid any risk to life.

Parents and the public are being advised to remain calm and avoid spreading rumours. They assured that strict action will be taken against those found behind the emails. Normal school activities are expected to resume only after security agencies give full clearance, officials added.