Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threats, Third Such Incident in Four Days
New Delhi | Aug 21, 2025 Panic gripped parts of the national capital on Thursday morning after five schools reported receiving bomb threats through emails, marking the third such incident in just four days. According to police officials, the threats were reported almost simultaneously at schools located in different parts of Delhi. Emergency protocols were immediately activated, with students being evacuated and security agencies carrying out thorough checks on the premises. This incident comes close on the heels of two similar cases earlier this week — one on Monday and another on Tuesday — where multiple schools had received threatening messages. In both cases, the bomb threats turned out to be hoaxes after detailed searches by the Delhi Police and bomb disposal squads. Parents rushed to campuses on hearing the news, while traffic snarls were reported near some schools due to large gatherings of anxious guardians. Police have urged citizens to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information on social media. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) said preliminary investigation suggests a pattern in the emails, and cyber teams are working to trace their origin. “So far, no explosives have been found, but every threat is being treated with utmost seriousness,” the officer said. Authorities believe these repeated hoax threats are aimed at creating panic and disruption. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has directed all schools to remain alert and review their security protocols. Delhi Schools Bomb Threat Alert For the third time in just four days, multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threats this morning. Five institutions were evacuated as police and bomb squads rushed to the spot. Thankfully, no explosives were found, but panic gripped parents, students, and staff. Authorities say the emails appear to be part of a series of hoax threats aimed at creating fear and disruption. Cyber teams are tracing the source. Police have urged people to stay calm and avoid spreading rumors.
