Threatening Emails Sent to Army Public School and Two Others in Delhi
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New Delhi, March 2 (NationPress) On Monday, three educational institutions in Delhi received alarming emails, leading to extensive search operations conducted by security forces, officials reported.
The Delhi Fire Services confirmed that the two other schools affected by the threatening emails include Salwan Public School and Meera Public School located in Janakpuri.
The third institution, Army Public School in Delhi Cantt, is situated in a high-security area of the capital.
Following the alerts, units from the Delhi Police, bomb disposal teams, canine units, and Delhi Fire Services rapidly arrived at the sites. The areas surrounding these schools were cordoned off to ensure the safety of both students and faculty.
Officials have reported that, as of now, no suspicious items have been detected within the schools.
Authorities are currently investigating the origins of the emails and have promised to take stringent action against those responsible.
Investigations are ongoing, and further updates are anticipated.
This incident follows a week after the Delhi Secretariat and two schools received bomb threats via email on February 23.
Both Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School on Lodhi Road had reported receiving bomb threats. They promptly notified the relevant authorities.
Police confirmed the immediate deployment of bomb disposal and canine units, as well as local law enforcement to the schools following the threats. As a precautionary measure, students and staff were evacuated while thorough inspections were carried out. No suspicious items were found during the initial searches, although comprehensive sanitization of the campuses is currently being conducted.
Authorities also indicated that the investigation into the threat against Army Public School is active, with cyber teams analyzing the emails for their source and legitimacy.
"We are also checking if similar threats have been dispatched to other institutions," a police officer stated.
The recent threats highlight a concerning trend in the Delhi-NCR region. Last year, over 500 such cases were documented, and within just the last two weeks, at least four bomb threat emails have targeted schools in the area. The police have urged school administrations to remain alert and ensure compliance with all necessary precautions.
The ongoing investigation into the Army Public School situation aims to trace the email's origin and secure the safety of students and staff.
Parents and the public have been advised to maintain calm as security checks and sanitization efforts proceed.