Multiple Bomb Threats Target Gurgaon Schools and Dwarka Court, All Declared Hoax
In a morning of heightened tension and security alerts, at least eight private schools in Gurgaon along with the Dwarka court complex in New Delhi received bomb threats via emails on Wednesday. The incidents prompted immediate evacuations of all affected premises as authorities launched coordinated search operations. After several hours of thorough inspections involving multiple emergency response teams, police officials confirmed that all threats were hoaxes, with no suspicious objects discovered at any location.
Coordinated Response to School Threats
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Vikas Kaushik, the first bomb threat was received by a private school in DLF Phase 1 around 7 am. This initial alert triggered a massive security response involving the bomb disposal team, Gurgaon Police, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Civil Defence personnel, and Fire department officials. The affected educational institutions included Kunskapsskolan at DLF Phase 1, Lancers International School at Sector 53, Heritage Xperiential Learning School at Sector 64, and Pathways World School at Badshahpur, among others.
As a precautionary measure, school buildings were immediately evacuated to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff members. School administrations proactively informed parents not to send children to campus and announced that online classes would be conducted instead. A police spokesperson emphasized that all necessary protocols were followed to minimize disruption while prioritizing security.
Cyber Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched a comprehensive cyber investigation to determine the origin and authenticity of the threatening emails. A specialized cybercrime team is actively working to trace the source of the communications and identify the sender with assistance from cyber experts. The investigation aims to uncover whether these incidents were isolated pranks or part of a coordinated effort to create panic and disrupt normal activities.
Dwarka Court Complex Evacuation
Simultaneously, the Dwarka court complex experienced significant disruption when court administration received an email threatening to blow up the premises around 9:30 am. The threat triggered immediate evacuation of the entire complex, affecting judges, lawyers, court staff, and visitors present at the time. Delhi Police, Fire department personnel, bomb squad experts, and dog squad teams were swiftly deployed to conduct thorough searches of the premises.
An officer involved in the operation confirmed that the search lasted several hours but yielded no suspicious objects or evidence of actual explosive devices. The court complex remained closed during the security sweep, causing temporary disruption to judicial proceedings before normal operations resumed once the all-clear was given.
Security Protocols and Public Response
The incidents highlighted the effectiveness of established security protocols in responding to potential threats while underscoring the disruptive impact of such hoaxes on public institutions. Police officials have reiterated their commitment to investigating these matters thoroughly and taking appropriate legal action against those responsible for creating unnecessary panic and wasting valuable emergency response resources.
Parents and school administrators expressed relief that the threats proved false but emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance and following established safety procedures during such incidents. The coordinated response between multiple agencies demonstrated improved inter-departmental cooperation in handling security threats across jurisdictional boundaries.
