A wave of panic swept through Delhi as 32 schools received bomb threat emails on Monday, prompting swift evacuations and extensive searches by authorities. The Delhi Fire Services reported receiving calls between 7:30 AM and 12:25 PM, with most targeted schools located in the Dwarka area, including Delhi Public School (DPS), BGS International Public School, Shri Venkateshwar School, and others like Holy Heart Public School in Palam and New Solanki Model Public School in Jai Vihar. After thorough inspections by Delhi Police, bomb disposal squads, and dog units, all threats were declared hoaxes, with no suspicious items found.

DPS Dwarka shut down for the day, announcing, “Students traveling by school buses and private vans are being sent back immediately. Parents are requested to pick up their wards from bus stops or directly from the school.” Police cyber forensic teams are now analyzing email headers to trace the sender’s IP address, suspecting pranksters but not ruling out organized attempts to disrupt normalcy. “We are coordinating with service providers to examine if these threats link to earlier incidents,” a senior officer stated.

This marks the latest in a disturbing trend, with 74 educational institutions—70 schools and four colleges—across Delhi-NCR receiving similar threats in 2025. Notable incidents include January 8-9, when over 10 schools like DPS Vasant Vihar and Amity School in Saket were targeted, and July 18, when over 45 schools, including six in Dwarka, received threats. Delhi University colleges, such as IP College for Women and Hindu College, were also hit. A 12-year-old boy was apprehended for emails sent to St. Stephen’s College and St. Thomas School on July 15, later released after counseling.

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Bharat Arora, President of the Action Committee of Unaided Private Recognised Schools, called the repeated threats “profoundly concerning,” noting their disruption to academics and fear among students and parents. Despite all incidents being hoaxes, police emphasized treating each case seriously. Investigations suggest some emails, like those in Bengaluru on July 18, originated from encrypted networks or foreign domains, complicating tracing efforts.

Posts on X reflected public frustration, with users urging stricter cyber laws and faster police action. The recurring threats have raised concerns about vulnerabilities in school security and the psychological toll on students, as authorities vow to pursue all leads to curb this menace.

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