Are Agra Schools Facing Another Wave of Bomb Threats?

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Key Takeaways
- Two schools in Agra received bomb threats via email.
- Immediate evacuations were conducted to ensure safety.
- The threats mentioned Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (PETN).
- Investigations are ongoing, with cyber units tracing the origins.
- Concerns from parents call for improved school security.
New Delhi, July 23 (NationPress) Two educational institutions in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, were the targets of bomb threats delivered through email on Wednesday, resulting in widespread panic, immediate evacuations, and a substantial security mobilization.
While no explosives have been discovered thus far, these threats—disguised under peculiar pseudonyms such as 'Roadkill' and 'Silence'—are being taken with the utmost gravity by officials.
Upon receiving the alerts, law enforcement, bomb disposal teams, fire department personnel, dog units, and even members of the Delhi Police hurried to the locations.
Comprehensive evacuations were carried out to safeguard the well-being of both students and staff.
The threatening emails asserted that Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (PETN), a potent explosive, had been concealed within the school premises, according to the authorities.
As of now, no suspicious items have been found during the extensive search operations, but inquiries are still underway, officials confirmed.
The sender, who identified as 'jaked out', ominously declared in capital letters: "You will all die. Your children must die. You do not deserve to live a happy life. The school will turn into a bloodbath. This is a message for every school in India, not just the recipients. Take this message extremely seriously. Your children will lose their limbs or their lives, and we will gladly watch the news and see the families suffer."
"It's time for India to feel our suffering. We have our lives, and we will kill children because they shock the most," the chilling message continued.
'Roadkill' and 'Silence' were named as responsible for this act of terror. The message urged media and press to reveal these names.
These pseudonyms—'Roadkill', 'Silence', and 'Benji'—have been frequently associated with a recent spate of hoax threats targeting schools across India, including approximately ten educational institutions in Delhi earlier this month.
In many instances, the tone and language of the emails have remained consistent, blending crude threats with fictional villain-style signatures reminiscent of video games or crime-themed web series.
Police officials reported that cyber units are currently tracing the IP addresses and origins of these messages. Authorities suspect a coordinated hoax operation intended to incite panic and disrupt educational activities.
Meanwhile, parents and local residents have voiced their concerns over the ongoing threats, calling for enhanced cyber monitoring and improved security measures in schools.
Further updates are expected.