Here is what we know so far:
- Authorities suspect the involvement of a single individual in orchestrating the threats, with some reports indicating that nearly 100 schools have received bomb threat across Delhi-NCR
- Delhi LG VK Saxena said that he had sought a detailed probe from the Delhi Police Commissioner.
- All schools in Delhi-NCR to which threat emails have been sent have been closed as a precaution and the children have been sent back.
- Delhi Police on Bomb Threat: 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.
- Noida Police announced the suspension of classes at DPS Noida and deployed additional forces to ensure the safety of students and staff.
- Names of the schools that have received bomb threats: Mother Mary School, Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, DPS Noida, Sanskriti School, and Amity School
- Mother Mary’s School in Mayur Vihar
- St. Thomas' Girls Senior Secondary School
- Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri
- Army Public School, DPS International School
- DPS schools in RK Puram, East of Kailash, Vasant Vihar, Dwarka, Noida
- G D Goenka in Dwarka
- Army Public School, DPS International School
- Guru Harkrishan Public School, Delhi
- Salwan Public School, New Delhi
- St. Thomas' Girls Senior Secondary School
- Delhi Police has deployed bomb detection teams, disposal squads, and fire brigade personnel to conduct thorough searches of the premises of schools.
- "In light of the received information, comprehensive security checks are underway in the vicinity of the affected schools," stated a spokesperson for Noida Police.
- Security agencies, including the Delhi Police Special Cell, are actively investigating to trace the source of the threatening communications.
- Schools in Delhi-NCR received bom threat via email in morning
- Yesterday, an alarming email purportedly from a group identifying as Terrorizers 111 that triggered a nationwide security frenzy, heightening vigilance at 24 airports and terminals across the country.
- Sent from the email address [email protected], the message prompted heightened vigilance among security forces yesterday.
- Received at 9:27 am on Monday, the email sent shockwaves through security and intelligence agencies, leading Nagpur city police to swiftly respond to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport following a warning from senior airport officials. The email, specifically targeting airports, contained a chilling threat of an imminent bloodbath, with the group claiming responsibility for planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on multiple airplanes.
- In reaction to the perceived threat, a coordinated effort involving the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, state and central intelligence agencies, and CISF has been initiated. Security drills and anti-sabotage rehearsals were conducted at airports nationwide, with authorities committing to maintaining a heightened level of alertness in the days ahead.
- The threat's reach extended beyond airports, as the email was also distributed to various organizations, including CISF units, a bank, a business group, and others.
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