On Thursday, bomb threats hit five schools in Delhi, sparking widespread panic among students, parents, and staff. The incident marked the third such scare this week and raised urgent concerns about school safety across the city. Authorities quickly evacuated the campuses and prioritized safety procedures, while police and fire department teams rushed to the sites to conduct thorough searches.
The threats targeted Andhra School in Prasad Nagar, BGS International Public School in Dwarka, Rao Man Singh School, Convent School, Max Fort School, and Indraprastha International School in Dwarka. Responders moved children and staff to safety and then checked the buildings for potential danger.
This alarming trend has unsettled the city’s education community. Just a day earlier, more than 50 schools received emailed threats that later turned out to be hoaxes. A group calling itself “Terrorizers 111” sent the messages, claiming they had planted explosives and demanding cryptocurrency payments. Earlier, on August 18, around 32 schools—many in Dwarka—faced similar threats, which also proved false. The list included Delhi Public School, Shri Venkateshwar School, and Shiksha Bharti Global School. Investigators now work to trace the digital origins of the threats.
The repeated hoaxes keep raising fears among parents and put schools under pressure to reassure families. Officials say they treat every alert seriously and continue to investigate who is behind the threats. The National Anti-Terrorism Front (NATF) had already reported a rise in online threats targeting schools in 2023, showing how cyber threats continue to expand.
As Delhi struggles with these disruptions, education leaders and administrators plan to tighten security. Many schools have started reviewing safety protocols, improving surveillance, and strengthening coordination with law enforcement to protect students. Experts emphasize that schools must keep children’s safety at the center while maintaining their role as spaces for learning and growth.
Meanwhile, Punjab continues to show progress in education. The state, with a literacy rate of 76.7% according to the 2011 Census, ranks among the top three in the country. Over the past decade, it has invested heavily in infrastructure and access, building a stronger system for its students.
The recent bomb threats have left Delhi on high alert. Authorities remain vigilant and urge parents, schools, and officials to work together to safeguard children and keep learning environments secure.
