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New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Seven schools in city get bomb threat mail
NEW DELHI: Seven private schools across the national capital received bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of such incidents to 12 in the third consecutive day. According to fire service officials, a threat email targeting St Thomas School in Dwarka was reported to the fire control room at 5.26 am, followed by alerts from Vasant Valley School in Vasant Kunj at 6.30 am, Richmond Global School in Paschim Vihar at 8.11 am, and Mother's International School in Hauz Khas at 8.12 am. Police officials confirmed that similar threatening emails were also received by Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Lodhi Estate, Prudence School in Ashok Vihar, and Prudence Pitampura. All affected schools were promptly evacuated and thoroughly searched but no suspicious objects have been found. Investigations are ongoing. Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Amit Goel said that on Wednesday, around 6.30 am, Vasant Kunj North police station got information regarding a threatening email received by Vasant Valley School. Later, the police personnel, bomb disposal team (BDT), fire tender, and cyber team were called for inspection. The CCTV footage from the premises was reviewed and a comprehensive search was conducted, but no suspicious object or substance was found. Teams are working to find the alleged sender of the email, the DCP said. The senior officers said that the emails were sent using encrypted networks, making them hard to track. Cyber experts of the Delhi Police and senior officers investigating the threats said the senders are using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and the dark web. A senior Delhi Police officer said, 'We were tracking the emails, but VPN makes it difficult to track their origin. We also had to check for any possible terror link'.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Hans India
Wave Of Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupts Delhi Educational Institutions For Third Straight Day
A series of false bomb alerts continued to terrorize Delhi's educational landscape on Wednesday, marking the third consecutive day of disruptions as five more schools received threatening emails. The ongoing pattern has now affected a total of ten schools and one college across the capital, prompting extensive security operations and student evacuations. The latest wave of threats targeted prominent educational institutions including St. Thomas School in Dwarka, Vasant Valley School in Vasant Kunj, Mother's International School in Hauz Khas, Richmond Global School in Paschim Vihar, and Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Lodi Estate. Notably, St. Thomas School received its second threat in as many days, having been targeted the previous day as well. Delhi Police confirmed that all the threatening emails, which arrived around 8 am on Wednesday morning, have been declared hoax communications. However, standard security protocols required comprehensive searches of all affected premises. The emails contained alarming claims about explosive devices being planted on school campuses, necessitating immediate emergency responses. Emergency response teams comprising Delhi Fire Service personnel, local police units, and specialized bomb detection and disposal squads were deployed rapidly to each threatened location. Students who had already arrived at school were promptly evacuated and relocated outside the premises while their families received immediate notification about the situation. A senior police official detailed the coordinated response effort, explaining how alerts were received early in the morning from multiple schools regarding the threatening emails. Specialized teams from the bomb detection and disposal squad worked alongside special cell officials to conduct thorough investigations. Despite extensive searches, no suspicious items or substances were discovered at any of the targeted institutions. The pattern of threats began on Monday when Navy School in Chanakyapuri, CRPF School in Dwarka, and a Rohini-based educational institution received similar threatening communications. Tuesday saw St. Thomas School and St. Stephen's College facing evacuation after receiving comparable threats, both of which were subsequently determined to be false alarms. Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the source of these threatening communications but have not yet identified the perpetrator responsible for the systematic targeting of Delhi's educational institutions. The investigation involves analyzing digital footprints and email metadata to trace the origin of these disruptive messages. The disruption prompted Sardar Patel Vidyalaya to issue a comprehensive communication to parents explaining the situation and the institution's response. The school's message informed families that due to the potential bomb threat received that morning and following police advice, the school would remain closed for the day while bomb disposal squads conducted complete sanitization of the premises. The school's communication provided detailed instructions for parents, explaining pickup procedures for students who travel independently and arrangements for those using school transportation services. The institution assured parents that regular updates would be provided as the situation developed. These repeated threats have created significant anxiety among parents, students, and educational staff across Delhi. The systematic nature of the threats, occurring over three consecutive days and targeting multiple institutions, suggests a coordinated effort to disrupt the educational system and create widespread panic. The incidents highlight the vulnerability of educational institutions to such threats and the substantial resources required to respond appropriately to each alert. Even though the threats have proven to be hoaxes, authorities cannot afford to treat them lightly given the potential consequences of ignoring a genuine threat. The ongoing investigation continues as authorities work to identify the perpetrator and prevent future incidents. The pattern of threats has raised concerns about the security of educational institutions and the need for enhanced protective measures to ensure student safety while maintaining normal academic operations. Educational institutions across Delhi remain on high alert as the investigation progresses, with security protocols being reviewed and strengthened to better respond to similar threats in the future.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi school bomb threat news updates: Two schools in national capital get bomb threat, third instance this week
This is the third day in a row that educational institutes in the national capital have received bomb threats. On Monday, three schools in Delhi, including Navy School in Chanakyapuri, CRPF School in Dwarka, and another in Rohini, received bomb threat via email. Delhi's St. Thomas School in Dwarka and St. Stephen's College of Delhi University received bomb threat emails on Tuesday as well. According to officials, a bomb threat received via email at St. Thomas School and Vasant Valley School in Delhi's Dwarka. The investigation is underway. Nothing suspicious has been found yet. Delhi school gets bomb threat A bomb threat received via email at St. Thomas School and Vasant Valley School in Delhi's Dwarka. The investigation is underway. Nothing suspicious has been found yet, the Fire Department said in a statement. Kharge and Rahul to visit Assam today, interact with Cong functionaries Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam today during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels, 2 official ships near its waters Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that it had detected 18 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships operating around Taiwan until 6:00 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday. According to Taiwan's MND, 6 out of 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to China's action, Taiwan's armed forces deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems to monitor the situation. "18 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 of 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded," Taiwan's MND posted on X. Trump plans to put tariff of over 10 per cent on goods from smaller countries, including nations in the Caribbean and Africa, reports AP Madhya Pradesh CM in Madrid Kanwar yatra: All schools, colleges to remain shut in Meerut till Jul 23 All schools and other educational institutions in Meerut will be closed till July 23 because of the kanwar yatra, according to an official order issued on Tuesday. The order issued by District Magistrate VK Singh pertains to all primary, upper primary, and secondary schools, CBSE/ICSE-affiliated schools, madrasas, degree colleges, and technical institutes. The kanwar yatra, which began on July 11, will culminate on July 23 on Shivratri. The administration has warned that strict action will be taken against any institution found violating the closure order.
