Early Wednesday(01 May 2024), a troubling wave of bomb threats was sent to over 90 schools across the Delhi-NCR region, prompting widespread concern and immediate action. Emails containing these threats led to quick evacuations as anxious parents converged on schools to collect their children.

Delhi Police confirmed receipt of 97 bomb threat notifications via calls and emails to their fire control room by noon. In response, extensive search operations were undertaken in the potentially affected schools by specialized bomb squads and dog teams. To date, these investigations have revealed no dangerous objects.

The schools impacted by these threats span several districts, including notable institutions like Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, Mother Mary School in Mayur Vihar, and several branches of Delhi Public School, among others. Delhi Public School in Noida also confirmed receipt of the threat, with local police deploying quickly to the site to ensure thorough inspections.

Throughout the day, live updates continued to assure the public of the ongoing safety checks and the list of schools affected was circulated. This coincided with additional news, including details about the Lok Sabha Elections third phase, fostering an environment of heightened alertness.

Intelligence sources have indicated that the threats may be the work of an entity aiming to disrupt normalcy and instill fear amongst the population. These actions are seen as deliberate attempts to divert security force resources and create unnecessary panic.

In Gurugram, police have sternly warned against the dissemination of misinformation related to these threats, emphasizing the legal consequences of such actions. They’ve also maintained a vigilant watch over social media channels to prevent the spread of false alarms.

May 01, 2024 11:44 IST

List Of Schools That Received Bomb Threat In Delhi-NCR

Below is a list of a few Delhi-NCR schools that were the target of this bomb threat:

1. DPS Mathura Road

2. DPS Vasant Kunj

3. DPS Dwarka

4. DPS Noida Sector 30

5. DPS Greater Noida

6. Mother Mary, Mayur Vihar

7. Culture, Chankyapuri

8. DAV School Shrestha Vihar

9. Amity Saket

10. Springdales Pusa Road

11. Shri Ram World School Dwarka

12. St. Thomas Chawla

13. GD Goenka, Sarita Vihar

14. Sachdeva Global School Dwarka

15. DAV Vikaspuri

16. BGS International School Dwarka

17. Ramjas RK Puram

18. NKBPS, Rohini

19. Hillwoods Academy, Preet Vihar

20. Ryan International School

As of now, the situation remains stable with no suspicious findings reported from any school. Officials continue to urge the public to remain calm and to disregard any unofficial or misleading information that could exacerbate the situation. Meanwhile, ongoing investigations aim to trace the origin of these emails, which are suspected to be from an international source, possibly masked by a VPN.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reassured the public, deeming the situation a likely hoax but affirming that all precautions and protocols are being followed by Delhi Police and other security agencies.

Delhi’s top officials, including the Lieutenant Governor, have been actively involved, ensuring all necessary actions are taken swiftly to guarantee the safety of schoolchildren and staff. The community has been advised to stay informed through official updates and to support the authorities by maintaining peace and not yielding to panic.