On 14th December, several schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email. The threats were sent just a day after 30 schools in Delhi received similar bomb threats. According to Delhi Police, the bomb threats were sent to DPS RK Puram, Ryan International School, and Vasant Kunj at around 6:12 am. As soon as the schools received the emails, they promptly alerted the police. In the email, the sender referred to children as “brave servants of Allah”.
Bomb detection teams and fire department officials were sent to the schools. However, no suspicious items were found during the search of the school premises.
In the email, the sender wrote that when the students are not in the school buildings, the bombs would explode. The email read, “Allah watches your futile efforts to resist His punishment, for no mortal can escape Allah’s justice. Prophet Muhammad declared that those who go against Allah are enemies of the world. Your attempts to stop us are visible and will fail. Prophet Muhammad has permitted children to burn in Allah’s holy flame.”
It further warned, “On Saturday, when students will not be in your buildings, they will be blown up. Our bomb vests are blessed by Prophet Muhammad and will not fail. Our children are brave servants of Allah who will complete their mission.”
Speaking to the media, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Southeast, Ravi Kumar Singh, said that on 13th December, 30 schools across Delhi received fake bomb threat emails. During the investigation, the police found that the emails were sent from outside the country. Following the threat, the schools were evacuated, and bomb squads checked all locations.
The bomb threats have caused serious concerns among parents and staff. However, the police assured them that the investigation is underway and that safety is the top priority for the authorities. The police further stated that no explosives or any other hazardous materials were found at any school.
Third bomb threat in one week
The bomb threat on 14th December was the third in just one week. Earlier, 70 schools received bomb threats in the past week. On 13th December, 30 schools, including Bhatnagar Public School in Paschim Vihar, Cambridge School in Srinivaspuri, Delhi Public School in East of Kailash, and Delhi Public School in Defence Colony, were among those targeted. On 8th December, over 40 schools received bomb threats along with a ransom demand of USD 30,000.
