Three prominent Delhi schools receive bomb threats, prompting evacuations and emergency response. No explosives found after detailed searches.
In a major security scare on the morning of July 14, 2025, three schools in the National Capital Region (NCR)—including institutions affiliated with the CRPF and Indian Navy—received bomb threat emails, sending students, staff, and parents into panic. The schools immediately informed the authorities, prompting a swift multi-agency response involving the Delhi Police, bomb disposal squads, and cybercrime teams.
What Happened
The first threat was reported shortly after 8:00 AM, just as the morning sessions began in many schools across Delhi. Emails containing bomb threats were received by:
Navy Children School, Chanakyapuri
CRPF Public School, Dwarka Sector 16
CRPF School, Prashant Vihar
As soon as the emails were discovered, school authorities followed emergency protocols. Students were evacuated, staff were asked to remain calm, and the Delhi Police was notified. By 8:30 AM, bomb detection and disposal teams had reached the locations, cordoned off the premises, and began combing operations with sniffer dogs and metal detectors.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh confirmed that all schools were searched thoroughly and declared safe. “Nothing suspicious has been found so far. The situation is under control. We are not taking any chances,” he stated.
Emergency Measures Triggered
All affected campuses were evacuated swiftly, and parents were informed about the situation via emergency alert messages and school WhatsApp groups. Roads leading to the schools were blocked for general traffic, and heavy police deployment was seen outside the buildings.
The fire department, ambulances, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel were kept on standby, although their intervention was not required after initial assessments.
While the situation was handled professionally, scenes of panic were witnessed as many parents rushed to the schools after hearing about the threats. Local residents also gathered near the schools, leading to traffic congestion and public anxiety in parts of Chanakyapuri, Dwarka, and Prashant Vihar.
Investigation Underway
Cybercrime officers are currently working to trace the origin of the emails. Preliminary analysis suggests the emails may have been routed via foreign-based servers or used VPN masking to obscure the IP address. The Delhi Police Special Cell has taken charge of the investigation, and officials confirmed that detailed digital forensics are underway.
This is not the first time Delhi schools have received such threats. Since early 2024, there have been over 20 bomb hoaxes targeting educational institutions, hospitals, and public infrastructure in the city. The police had previously traced some of those emails to overseas locations, mainly in Russia, Canada, and Eastern Europe, where pranks, extortion, or ideological motives have been suspected.
SOP in Action
In response to a rising number of such threats, the Delhi government had circulated a 115-point Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) earlier this year. It outlines how schools should respond to potential bomb threats, including:
Immediate evacuation of students
Contacting local law enforcement
No direct communication with media
Maintaining calm among staff and students
Securing entry and exit points
Avoiding public statements until police clear the threat
All three schools reportedly followed this SOP effectively, which helped avoid stampede, injury, or chaos during the evacuation process.
Hoax or Real?
While the search teams did not find any explosives in any of the schools, officials are not taking this lightly. According to senior police sources, even hoax threats are treated as acts of terror under Sections 505 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Parents have been advised not to panic but to continue to be vigilant. Schools have also been told to stay alert and enhance security measures, including CCTV surveillance, baggage screening, and entry restrictions for non-staff visitors.
Conclusion
As of now, all three schools have reopened after receiving clearance from the Delhi Police and bomb disposal teams. No suspicious devices were found, and no casualties or injuries were reported. However, the psychological impact of such threats—especially on young children—remains a cause for concern. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are urging citizens to stay informed and avoid spreading unverified news or panic-inducing content.