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Bomb threats to three schools in Delhi create panic, security agencies alert
Security agencies were alarmed after several schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Monday morning. Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service and other security teams immediately launched a search operation in the concerned school premises. As a precautionary measure, officials increased security at schools and launched on-the-spot investigations.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, three calls about bomb threats were received from schools between 9:41 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. The first call came from Mother International School in Hauz Khas. After investigation and search, this threat was declared fake i.e. hoax.
Subsequent threats were also reported from the Navy Children School in Chanakyapuri and the Bal Bharti Public School in Rohini Sector 14. Security checks were ongoing at both schools as of 12:55 p.m.
The first call came from Mother International School at 9:41 am.
The Delhi Fire Service received a bomb threat call from Mother International School, Hauz Khas, at 9:41 am. As soon as the information was received, police and security agencies were alerted and investigation of the school premises was started.
Security teams conducted a thorough search of the premises. After the investigation was completed, the authorities declared the threat a hoax. In the initial investigation, there is no report of any suspicious object being found from the school.
After this incident, vigilance regarding safety protocols in schools was increased. The police, acting as per the standard operating procedure, conducted a security check at the spot.
Navy Children School and Bal Bharti also received threats.
Following Mother International School, a threat was reported at 10:34 a.m. regarding Navy Children School in Chanakyapuri. Shortly after, at 10:50 a.m., a similar report came from Bal Bharti Public School in Rohini Sector 14.
Police and other security agencies arrived at both schools. Officials launched a search operation in the school premises and investigated the situation.
Investigation was continuing at both the places till afternoon. The official address of Bal Bharti Public School, Rohini Sector-14 is also registered as Sector-14, Rohini.
Bomb squads and dog squads are also involved in the investigation.
Security agencies conducted a search operation on school premises after receiving information about the threat. Along with the police, bomb disposal squad and dog squad were also deployed for security checks. Officers searched the premises for any potential risks.
The threat from Mother International School has been declared a hoax after investigation. At the same time, security agencies were keeping an eye on the situation in Navy Children School and Bal Bharti Public School till the investigation was completed.
Police are trying to trace the source of the email and other information related to the threat. Only after the investigation is completed will it be clear whether there is any connection between the three incidents or not.
Increased security vigilance in schools
Instances of bomb threats to schools in Delhi have been reported in the past. In such cases, police, fire service and bomb disposal teams are immediately activated and school premises are checked.
Following Monday’s incidents, the safety of students and staff at the schools concerned was prioritized. Officials kept the security arrangements tight till the investigation was completed.
The main focus of the police is to verify the credibility of the threat as well as trace its source. At present, the discovery of any suspicious object in any school has not been confirmed.
Delhi Police has launched an investigation into the source of the threat.
Delhi Police is now investigating the source of the threat to the schools and who is behind it. The officials have furthered the investigation based on the information received from the concerned schools.
The police took all necessary precautions during the security check. Along with the search in the school premises, the security arrangements in the surrounding areas were also monitored.
According to officials, the investigation is currently underway and all aspects are being examined before reaching any conclusion. Security agencies are constantly monitoring the situation in schools.
Security agencies are on alert until the investigation is complete.
Following threats to three schools in Delhi, security agencies have taken the matter seriously. The threat at Mother International School was declared a hoax after an investigation, while searches were underway at Navy Children School and Bal Bharti Public School at the time.
Police are now investigating the source of the threat and a possible connection between these incidents. The officials are trying to ensure that normal activities are resumed only after the security arrangements in schools are completely ensured.
At present, extra caution is being taken in school premises keeping in mind the safety of students, staff and parents. The picture of the entire matter will become clear only after the investigation is completed.
