May 1st 2024.
Today, the Delhi-NCR area was thrown into chaos and panic as more than 100 schools received bomb threats through emails. This alarming situation led to the evacuation of all these schools, as local police were immediately informed about the threatening emails. As a result, Delhi Fire Service received 97 calls from different schools by noon on Wednesday and have been diligently attending to each one.
The bomb threat was not limited to just Delhi, as multiple private schools in Noida and Greater Noida also received the same warning. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs reassured the public that it was most likely a hoax and requested everyone to remain calm. The Delhi Police conducted thorough checks of all the schools that received the threat and thankfully found nothing suspicious.
In a statement, the Delhi Police urged the public not to panic and maintain peace. They also confirmed that the emails were received by several schools in Delhi and adjoining areas, indicating that it was most likely sent from one source. The Union Home Ministry also declared it as a hoax and assured that necessary measures were being taken as per protocol.
The Additional Commissioner of Police, Shivhari Meena, stated that all the schools that received the bomb threat were thoroughly checked and found to be safe. He also mentioned that the email had the same content for every school, leading them to believe that it was an attempt to spread rumors. Reacting to this, Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena directed the Delhi Police to conduct a thorough search in all schools, identify the culprits, and ensure there are no lapses in security.
The Delhi Education Minister, Atishi, also urged parents not to panic and informed them that the police were searching all the schools. She assured that so far, nothing suspicious had been found, and they were in constant touch with the schools. Visuals from different schools showed concerned parents assembling outside the premises to pick up their children, while bomb detection teams and bomb disposal squads conducted searches inside.
Some parents shared their experience of receiving calls from the school to urgently pick up their children after dropping them off in the morning. Others saw their children returning back with school staff, leading to anxious moments. The police also received reports of similar emails being sent to multiple locations since Tuesday, indicating a deliberate attempt to spread fear.
Overall, the situation seems to have been brought under control, with the help of swift action by the authorities. The Delhi Police and security agencies are continuing to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of all schools and the children. The miscreants and culprits behind these hoax threats will not go unpunished, as the authorities are determined to identify and bring them to justice. In the meantime, parents and citizens are requested not to panic and cooperate with the administration to maintain the safety and security of all schools.
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