Following bomb threats sent to around 60 schools in Delhi-NCR via email on Wednesday, VK Saxena, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, visited DAV School in Model Town to inspect the situation. Assuring citizens of safety, he stated that the perpetrators behind the incident would face consequences.
Speaking to ANI, Saxena mentioned, “As soon as the information of bomb threats reached schools, the police were informed. The Delhi police reached immediately and the area was cordoned off, and the search operations are going on. Bomb squads, bomb disposal units are also working here. We are ready in every way.”
He also noted that the police had traced the emails, stating, “The Delhi Police has traced from where the mails are coming. The investigation is going on and the culprits will be punished.”
Assuring citizens further, Saxena added, “I also received the information at around 7:30 am and I had asked the Police Commissioner to pay attention to this matter. I want to assure the citizens of Delhi that Delhi Police is alert and we will try not to let any unfortunate incident happen.”
Additionally, he took to his official X handle to tweet, “Spoke to the Police Commissioner and sought a detailed report into the bomb threats at schools in Delhi-NCR. Directed Delhi Police to carry out a thorough search in school premises, identify the culprits & ensure there are no lapses.”
He further tweeted, “I request the parents not to panic and co-operate with the administration in ensuring safety of schools and the children. The miscreants and culprits will not be spared.”
Meanwhile, Suman Nalwa, Delhi Police PRO, stated that the Delhi Police had conducted thorough investigations at all locations and had not found anything suspicious yet.
Speaking to ANI, Nalwa mentioned, “I don’t have the exact numbers but several schools approached us saying that they received mail regarding the presence of bomb at the premises. When the Delhi Police received the call, the police took each and every call seriously and have conducted thorough research at every place but till now, nothing has been found.”
As a precaution, all schools in Delhi-NCR that received threat emails have been closed, and the children have been sent back home.
Earlier in the day, the police had stated, “In the initial investigation, many schools across Delhi have received emails. The same pattern was followed to send threat mails. The dateline is not mentioned… BCC is mentioned in the e-mail and hence it is clear that one email has been sent to many places.”
They added, “Many schools have received bomb threats. We are investigating all the threats and further probe into the matter is underway.”
Additionally, one of the schools informed parents about the threat via email and outlined precautionary measures taken to handle the situation smoothly.