Delhi's Schools on High Alert: A Surge of Bomb Threat Hoaxes

Bomb threats to three schools in Delhi's Dwarka sparked panic, leading to evacuations, but were later revealed as hoaxes. The police, engaged with cyber forensic teams, are investigating the origins of similar threats affecting many educational institutions in the region this year, suspecting a coordinated prank.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 18-08-2025 15:58 IST | Created: 18-08-2025 15:58 IST
Delhi's Schools on High Alert: A Surge of Bomb Threat Hoaxes
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In a dramatic turn of events on Monday, three schools in Delhi's Dwarka area were subjected to bomb threats, causing widespread panic among students and parents alike. The threats, however, were later confirmed to be nothing more than a hoax.

Delhi Public School, Modern Convent School, and Shree Ram World School were the targets, receiving the threatening emails early in the morning. Swiftly responding, the Delhi Police dispatched multiple teams, including bomb disposal and dog units, to ensure the safety of the students. After a thorough search, authorities deemed the campuses safe.

As investigations continue, police are relentless in tracing the origins of these disruptive threats, suspecting possible pranksters but not ruling out an organized effort to disturb daily life. Education officials expressed grave concerns over the repeated disruptions, which affect the normal functioning of school activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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