Several prominent schools in India's capital were hit with bomb threats early Saturday morning, sparking widespread panic and prompting immediate evacuations, according to police officials. The affected institutions include Delhi Public School (DPS) in Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, all located in densely populated areas of the city. Authorities received reports around 8:00 AM, leading to a rapid deployment of bomb disposal squads, fire services, and specialized police units to the sites.

As a safety precaution, students, teachers, and staff were swiftly evacuated from the premises, with classes halted indefinitely pending clearance. Eyewitnesses described scenes of controlled chaos, with parents rushing to collect children amid heightened security. A senior Delhi Police officer stated, "We are conducting thorough searches across all campuses using sniffer dogs and detection equipment. No suspicious items have been discovered so far, but operations are ongoing to ensure complete safety." Fire tenders and anti-sabotage teams were also mobilized, underscoring the scale of the response in a city of over 30 million residents.

This incident echoes a pattern of hoax threats targeting educational institutions in Delhi and surrounding regions. In May 2023, over 30 schools, including high-profile ones like DPS branches and the American Embassy School, received similar emailed bomb threats, which were later traced to foreign IP addresses and deemed non-credible. Investigations revealed many as pranks originating from outside India, possibly from Russia or Eastern Europe, leading to temporary disruptions but no actual explosives. Such events have raised concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in school communication systems and the psychological toll on young students.

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Police are now investigating the origin of these threats, believed to have arrived via email, to determine if they form part of a coordinated effort to instill fear. Cyber cells are analyzing digital footprints, while authorities urge the public not to speculate and to report suspicious activities. As searches continue, educational officials have assured parents that student welfare remains paramount, with counseling support available. The episode highlights ongoing challenges in preventing panic-inducing hoaxes in urban India, where swift official action has so far mitigated risks.

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