Schools in Delhi-NCR receive bomb threats

Several Schools in Delhi-NCR receive bomb threats

News agency ANI reported that several schools of New Delhi are received bomb threats via email on 01st Monday 2024.Several Schools in Delhi-NCR receive bomb threats through similar emails. Delhi Police had suggested that it seems to be hoax and requested to people not to panic. News agency ANI has reported that police has registered FIR against unknown under section 120B, 506 of IPC.

Mr. Atul  Garg  chief of Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said that multiple distress calls regarding bomb threats were received from various schools authorities as well as the Delhi Police Officers. He said that  bomb threats call received from nearly 60 School. Fire tenders returned from several schools.

An advisory issued by Government of Delhi..

Government of Delhi has issued an advisory to schools that “If anything unwanted is noticed, then the same should be informed immediately to the concerned DDE (District/ Zone) and the Delhi Police. The School Authorities should inform parents and concerned Law enforcement authorities to initiate appropriate measures regarding safety and security of the students in the event of any impeding threats or challenges, well in time."

 

"In view of the current situation wherein bomb threats were received by a few schools of Delhi it is advised that School Administrators/Managers/Heads of Government/Government Aided and Unaided Recognized Schools under the Directorate of Education, GNCT Delhi should ensure that emails/messages received on official email id of the school at any time of the day (before, during or after school hours) are checked timely," 

Anti-terror cell of Delhi Police to probe case

The anti-terror cell of Delhi Police is investigating the matter. The official added that the case is being registered with the Special Cell and a dedicated team will be formed to conduct the investigation.The police officer said that "The matter is related to national security. It needs a deeper probe"

There is involvement of Islamic State : Delhi Police

ANI reported that the e-mail ID from which Delhi NCR schools were sent the bomb threat letter is sawariim@mail.ru. The investigation so far has revealed that 'Sawariim' (clashing of the swords) is an Arabic word, which has been used by the Islamic State since 2014 to spread Islamist propaganda.

What said AAP cabinet minister Atishi on it.

Delhi Education Minister Atishi says, "This is very unfortunate that someone is trying to target children and their parents. Fortunately, this threat turned out to be a hoax. We were constantly in touch with the Delhi Police. Delhi police sent a bomb squad to each school that received a threat, and a thorough search was carried out. No such thing, which could prove to be dangerous for children, was found in any school. We hope that the Delhi Police will soon find out who sent this hoax e-mail and from where, and strict action is taken against the accused... I would urge the parents to not panic... Schools will be closely monitored and schools will function normally tomorrow on wards."