THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, May 1: At least 100 schools in the Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning, officials said, causing panic among parents and students.
The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the call seems to be a hoax, urging people not to worry unnecessarily.
“There is no need to panic. Mails appear to be hoaxes. Delhi Police and security agencies are taking necessary steps as per protocol,” MHA officials stated.
Delhi Police find nothing suspicious after inspection
The Delhi Police reported that they have completed a comprehensive inspection of all the schools that received the bomb threat, yet found nothing suspicious.
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“Some schools of Delhi received e-mails regarding bomb threats. Delhi Police has conducted thorough check of all such schools as per protocol. “Nothing objectionable has been found. It appears that these calls seem to be hoax. We request the public not to panic and maintain peace,” Delhi Police posted on X.
Some schools of Delhi received E-mails regarding bomb threats. Delhi Police has conducted thorough check of all such schools as per protocol. Nothing objectionable has been found. It appears that these calls seem to be hoax.
We request the public not to panic and maintain peace.— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) May 1, 2024
Delhi LG seeks detailed report
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, in a post on X, mentioned having spoken with the Police Commissioner and asking a detailed report on the bomb threats directed at schools in Delhi-NCR.
“Spoke to the Police Commissioner and sought a detailed report into the bomb threats at schools in Delhi-NCR. Directed Delhi Police to carry out a thorough search in school premises, identify the culprits & ensure there are no lapses,” the Delhi LG posted on X.
Spoke to the Police Commissioner and sought a detailed report into the bomb threats at schools in Delhi-NCR. Directed Delhi Police to carry out a thorough search in school premises, identify the culprits & ensure there are no lapses.
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) May 1, 2024
