Cyber Crime
Hoax or Danger? What You Need to Know About the Delhi-Noida School Bomb Threats!
– Delhi and Noida schools receive bomb threats; students evacuated as a precaution.
– Investigations link school bomb threats to a Russian IP; officials claim the threats are hoaxes.
Several prominent schools in Delhi and Noida, including Delhi Public School’s Dwarka and Vasant Kunj units, Mother Mary School in East Mayur Vihar, Sanskriti School, Amity School in Pushp Vihar, and DAV School in South West Delhi, received bomb threats today, triggering panic and an immediate evacuation of the premises. In Noida, Delhi Public School and Apeejay School were also targeted.
The threats, delivered via email, led to the swift evacuation of students as a precautionary measure. According to sources close to the matter, these emails have been traced back to an IP address located in Russia, although it is suspected that the sender might have used a VPN to mask the original IP location. Additional technical analysis revealed traces of the Russian language associated with the IP address.
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In a swift response, the principals of the affected schools issued statements reassuring parents and the public. The principal of DPS Noida emphasized that the safety and security of students are their top priority and that the school decided to send students home as a precaution.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has commented on the situation, describing the emails as likely hoaxes. They reassured the public that there is no need for panic, as Delhi Police and other security agencies are handling the situation according to established protocols. Comprehensive checks have been conducted at the schools, with no suspicious items found.
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Delhi Police’s Public Relations Officer further confirmed that after thorough inspections of the schools mentioned in the threat emails, nothing objectionable was discovered, reinforcing the belief that the threats were intended to create panic rather than present real danger.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, has been actively involved, directing police forces to prioritize the identification of the culprits and ensure a thorough search of all affected school premises. In a message shared on social media platform X, he urged parents to remain calm and cooperate with school administrations to maintain safety. He assured that those responsible for causing the disturbance would face consequences.
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This incident comes just months after a similar threat was made to Delhi Public School, RK Puram, which also turned out to be a hoax after a police search operation found nothing suspicious.
Authorities continue to investigate the source of the threats, aiming to prevent further incidents and maintain the security of educational institutions in the region. Parents and students are advised to stay informed through official channels for updates on the situation.