Delhi Police terms email threats to different schools REGARDING BOMB THREAT

Delhi Police has termed email threats to different schools REGARDING BOMB THREAT in the national capital and adjoining areas as hoax call and appealed parents and students not to panic. The Police said that some schools have received threats through email and investigation is underway. It said, so far nothing suspicious has been found in the search.

The Union Home Ministry said that Delhi Police and Security agencies are taking necessary steps in the incident. Meanwhile, Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena spoke to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and sought a detailed report into the issue. Mr Saxena directed Delhi Police to identify the culprits and ensure there are no lapses. He said, the miscreants and culprits will not be spared.

Delhi Education Minister Atishi said, the students were evacuated and school premises were searched by Delhi Police. She said, so far nothing has been found in any of the schools. Atishi added that the Delhi government is in constant touch with the Police and the schools. Earlier in the morning several schools in Delhi NCR had received email of bomb threat.