Bomb threat in schools: Delhi Police says it was a hoax, requests people not to panic

According to sources, the investigative agencies suspect that the threatening emails sent to schools may be orchestrated by an organization rather than an individual. The coordinated nature of the threats, with almost identical emails sent to multiple schools simultaneously, suggests a well-planned conspiracy. Moreover, the IP address was traced back to a server located abroad, indicating possible international involvement. Interpol's assistance is being sought to unravel the complexities of this conspiracy.

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As per the Delhi Police IFSO unit source, the language used in the email server appears to be Russian. Efforts are being made to trace the IP address of the individual sending the email.

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The Crime Branch team of Delhi Police has reached Sanskriti School for investigation.

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Delhi Fire Service has so far received around 100 calls about bombs in schools. The calls are still coming continuously.

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Delhi Police have completed their investigation of all schools, finding nothing suspicious in any of them. The email threats were deemed hoaxes. Efforts are ongoing to determine the server IP address of the email sender.

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Delhi Police said, "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."

MHA says there is no need to panic. It appears to be a hoax call. Delhi Police and security agencies are taking necessary steps as per protocol.

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The domain name of the suspicious emails originates from Russia, indicating a potential international connection. Security agencies are examining the IP address contained in the header of the emails. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre is actively involved in verifying and investigating the IP address for further insights.

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• Two branches of Amity International School in Saket.
• DPS Saket
• Field Green School, Saket
• DPS RK Puram School
• DAV school 

As per the police, the investigation is complete in all, nothing has been found in any school.

Delhi Police says the investigation is complete everywhere in Dwarka, New Delhi, East Delhi, South, and South West but nothing has been found anywhere. The process of SOP is going on at many places.

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On bomb threat to several schools in Delhi-NCR, Atul Garg, Director of Delhi Fire Services said, We received calls about bomb threats in schools. We immediately sent fire tenders and fire tenders have started returning from some schools because nothing has been found and I think all the calls will turn out to be hoax...”

According to sources, the investigative agencies have discovered that the server associated with the IP address used to send the suspicious emails is located overseas. Law enforcement authorities from Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi are collaborating closely to advance the investigation. There is suspicion that the same IP address might have been used to send the email threats.

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Delhi Police will take the help of Interpol to investigate the threat email case.

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Delhi LG VK Saxena 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," he said.

"I request the parents not to panic and co-operate with the administration in ensuring safety of schools and the children. The miscreants & culprits will not be spared," he added.

D/p, 

We are in the process of smooth dispersal under current state of hoax. The school building has already been evacuated. Parents could connect with the class teachers to take the children back and help us manage the traffic. School buses will disperse post the on footer dispersal.  In case of any challenge at your end, please let us know and we shall take measure accordingly.

Threatening emails were sent to approximately 100 schools, including those in Delhi and NCR regions, with the same content. Alongside the Delhi Police, the Home Ministry's Central Agency is also monitoring these threat emails. 

Both police and fire brigade received over 60 bomb threat calls from schools in Delhi, with an additional 40 calls reported near Noida in Greater Noida. Fortunately, no suspicious items were found during investigations, which have been completed at most locations. However, many security protocols are still being followed. Despite efforts, the IP address of the email sender has not yet been identified.

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Dear Parent,

All parents of children who are using their own transport are requested to kindly collect them from school immediately. Those using school buses will leave school at 10:30 am.

Regards,

Nirmal Bhartia School

In South Delhi, there are two branches of Amity in Saket. Investigations are underway at both locations. Additionally, operations are ongoing at the second branch of Amity near the court. Furthermore, investigations are being conducted at RK Puram DPS.

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The fire department has received calls from 35 schools so far, and investigations are underway. Reports indicate that emails have been sent to over 60 schools, including those in NCR.

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Delhi Police has directed Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) across all districts to remain on high alert following reports of bomb threats in Delhi schools. The Special Cell and IFSO Unit of Delhi Police have been tasked with investigating the emails sent to schools. As of now, no suspicious items have been discovered in any of the schools.

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Delhi Minister Atishi said, "Some schools have received bomb threats today morning. Students have been evacuated and those premises are being searched by Delhi Police. So far nothing has been found in any of the schools. We are in constant touch with the Police and the schools. Would request parents and citizens not to panic. School authorities will be in touch with parents wherever needed."

Delhi: On bomb threat to several schools, DCP Central, Devesh Kumar Mahla said, "We've checked all the schools and nothing has been found, there is no need to panic."

According to the Delhi police's top sources, more than 50 schools have received threatening emails. The police are continuously receiving calls. The special cell of the Delhi Police is engaged in the investigation.

Delhi Police said that calls have been received from different schools in all the districts. Every call is being checked seriously. Till now, no suspicious thing has been found in any school of Delhi.

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Dear Parent,

This is to inform you that your ward will be leaving the school premises in an hour. You are requested to pick your ward from the bus stop accordingly. We regret the inconvenience caused. Kindly avoid circulating this message to avoid creating any panic. The safety of your child is our priority. All your queries can be addressed later.
Principal.

Praveen, a parent of a student of DPS Dwarka said "We got a message from the school that due to unavoidable situation, the school will remain closed today. We were not aware of the situation but later we got to know that there was a bomb threat to the school. Recently, some schools received a bomb threat email but it turned out to be a hoax..."

"During the initial investigation, it seems that since yesterday till now the mail has been sent to many places and it seems to be on the same pattern. Date line is not mentioned and BCC is mentioned in the mail, which means one mail has been sent to many places. At present an investigation is being done," said Delhi Police

Another school in East Delhi, DAV Shrestha Vihar, also received a call to bomb it.

DIG, Addl. CP (L&O), Shivhari Meena said, "Information was received via email regarding a bomb threat at DPS Noida. Teams of Noida Police, fire tenders, and Bomb Disposal Squad are present at the spot. Students have been sent back home. Checking is underway, so far we have not received anything..."

 Dog Squad and Bomb Disposal Squad conduct checking at Delhi Public School, Noida, which received an email regarding a bomb threat this morning.

"We were in the class when the teacher evacuated the class and we were brought to the ground, then all the children were sent to their homes. Parents of some children had come, and some were sent in the school bus," said a student.

Dear Parents,

An email was received this morning regarding a bomb threat in school . As such the students are being dispersed immediately as a precautionary measure. You are requested to kindly collect your wards from your respective bus stops. On footer parents are requested to kindly come and collect their wards immediately. The Bus Route Incharges will keep you updated about the movement of the buses from time to time.

Taking immediate cognizance of the information, checking and necessary action is being taken around the schools while ensuring the duty of all the police force, said Noida police.

Kamini, principal of Delhi Public School, Noida said, "We received a mail regarding a bomb. We have students so we can't take the risk. We informed the police. The parents have been informed and the students have been sent back to their homes."

Fire Officer JB Singh said "We received a call regarding a bomb from the school (Mother Mary's School, Mayur Vihar). Checking has been done, but nothing was found. It was a hoax call. One fire tender, bomb disposal squad and Delhi Police are present at the spot."

DCP South West Rohit Meena said, "We got information that the same email was sent to several schools at around 4:15 am. We took action and made the decision to close the schools and send the students back home. Checking is underway at all the schools and our technical wing is investigating the email. Through the initial investigation, it seems that this is a mass email...I want to request the students and parents to remain calm and not to panic. We are getting each and every school checked and are in contact with the school administration..."

The Delhi Police is actively working to trace the IP address of the threatening email, but as of now, they have been unable to identify the sender or the origin of the email. The standard operating procedure (SOP) is being followed, and thus far, no suspicious items or activities have been discovered. 

Authorities believe that this is likely a case of mischief aimed at spreading panic, as the threatening email was sent to numerous schools on a large scale. The cyber cell unit is also involved in efforts to trace the email and determine its origin.

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email early this morning. | READ