Bomb Threats Hit Delhi Schools Again—Here’s What Went Down
Just Another Friday Morning in Delhi
Friday started like any other day—until it didn’t. Before most people had even finished their morning chai, over 20 schools in Delhi got hit with bomb threats. Emails popped up claiming explosives were hidden somewhere on school grounds. Cue the chaos: kids evacuated, parents panicking, cops rushing in. And honestly? It’s getting old. This isn’t the first time, and unless something changes, it won’t be the last.
The Mess Unfolds
Timeline: The emails came in early, around 7 AM. Big-name schools like Abhinav Public in Rohini and Richmond Global in Paschim Vihar were on the list. No one knows who sent them—typical untraceable stuff. But here’s the thing: when you get a bomb threat, you don’t sit around wondering if it’s real. Schools went into lockdown, police showed up with bomb squads, and everyone held their breath.
Parents Lost It: Social media blew up with videos of moms and dads sprinting to schools. One dad told reporters, “My kid called me sobbing—what am I supposed to do?” Can’t blame him. Even if it’s a hoax, that fear sticks with you.
Which Schools Got Hit?
The List: Besides Abhinav and Richmond Global, at least 18 others got threats. Officials haven’t named them all yet—probably trying to avoid copycats. But let’s be real, the damage is already done.
History Repeating: Remember last year when hospitals and malls got these same stupid threats? Feels like someone’s playing the same game, just with different targets. Either that, or our security systems have more holes than a sieve.
Cops and Bomb Squads: The Aftermath
Sweeps and Searches: Bomb teams tore through those schools. Found nothing, thank god. But the Delhi Police aren’t laughing. “This is straight-up criminal,” one officer said. No kidding.
The Tech Hunt: Cybercrime guys are digging into those emails. Early guess? Pranksters or some group trying to mess with the city. No terror links yet, but that doesn’t make it okay.
Kids and Parents: The Real Victims
Scars You Can’t See: Talked to a child psychologist, Dr. Priya Menon. She said even if nothing blows up, these kids will remember this. “Anxiety doesn’t just vanish when the cops leave,” she told me. And she’s right.
School’s Out—For Now: Some schools shut down for the day. Exams got postponed, parents lost work hours. One mom at Abhinav Public yelled, “How many times do our kids have to go through this?” Honestly? I don’t have an answer.
Politicians and Twitter Weigh In
The Official Line: Delhi’s Education Minister called the threats “unacceptable” (duh) and promised better cybersecurity. Opposition leaders jumped in, saying the government’s always reacting, never preventing. Same old story.
#DelhiSchoolThreats: Twitter exploded, obviously. One tweet stuck with me: “This isn’t a drill—it’s a failure of governance.” Harsh, but fair.
How Schools Can Stop This Madness
Quick Fixes: Experts say schools need better email filters, panic buttons, and regular drills. A security guy put it bluntly: “Being ready saves lives.” Can’t argue with that.
Long Game: Some parents—especially the tech-savvy ones—are pushing for AI monitoring systems. “Schools are stuck in the Stone Age,” one IT dad told me. He’s not wrong. But who’s gonna pay for all this?
Bottom Line
No bombs today. But the fear? That’s real. And until someone actually fixes the problem instead of just sweeping up after the mess, we’ll keep doing this dance. Police are begging people to report anything sketchy—because these hoaxes don’t just waste time. They mess with people’s heads.
FAQs (Because Everyone’s Asking)
Were any bombs found?
Nope. All clear, but they’re still digging.
Which schools were targeted?
Abhinav Public, Richmond Global, and a bunch of others. Full list’s still coming.
What should parents do if this happens?
Listen to the school and cops, don’t crowd the place, and try to keep your kid calm. Easier said than done, I know.
Source: Navbharat Times – Default