Hoax Threats Send Ahmedabad Schools into Panic

Ten private schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails, causing panic and a precautionary holiday declaration. Though the threats were a hoax, a thorough police search was conducted. Cybercrime teams are investigating the source of these emails. Such threats have occurred in the region previously.

The educational landscape in Ahmedabad faced an unexpected disruption when 10 private schools received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, igniting panic among students, parents, and staff.

Following the alarming messages, police teams, including bomb detection and disposal units, swiftly mobilized to search the premises. Luckily, these threats proved to be hoaxes.

The emails, featuring a common text and sent to multiple institutions, prompted an afternoon shift holiday. Meanwhile, cybercrime units are diligently working to trace the email origins, as hoax threats have plagued the area repeatedly over the last two years.

(With inputs from agencies.)