New Delhi: Panic gripped the Dwarka locality of the national capital on Monday morning after three prominent schools received bomb threat emails, forcing an immediate evacuation of hundreds of students. The Delhi Police confirmed that Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, Modern Convent School, and Shree Ram World School in Sector 10 were targeted in the coordinated threat.
The alarming emails, sent through a common ID, were received around school hours, triggering swift action by both school authorities and law enforcement agencies. As soon as the threats surfaced, staff members rushed to evacuate classrooms, with children ushered out to safe assembly points. Parents were alerted and began gathering outside the campuses, adding to the chaos.
Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora said multiple agencies had been pressed into action. “Teams from the bomb disposal squad, fire department, and dog squad have been deployed at the schools. A thorough search operation is underway. Cyber teams are working to trace the origin of the emails, including the IP address of the sender,” he told reporters.
Videos from the scene showed anxious parents waiting outside the barricaded gates while security personnel combed through the buildings. Many parents expressed anger and concern over the safety of their children, urging authorities to act swiftly.
A senior fire department official confirmed that precautionary sweeps were being carried out in and around the school premises. “Our teams are coordinating with the police. As of now, no suspicious object has been recovered, but checks are continuing,” the official said.
This incident comes against the backdrop of a spate of hoax bomb threats reported in several Indian cities in recent months. Officials said it was too early to determine whether Monday’s emails were part of the same pattern or a fresh attempt to create panic.
For now, security officials have urged calm while investigations continue. “All necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of children and staff. We are treating the matter with utmost seriousness,” the Delhi Police said in a statement.
Parents, however, remained visibly shaken, with many saying they were reluctant to send their children back until clarity emerged. By afternoon, searches were still ongoing, and police assured that a detailed update would be shared once the operations concluded.
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