Following flights, multiple schools in India now face hoax bomb threats: Here's what's happening

On Tuesday, multiple schools nationwide were targetted with hoax bomb threats, sending students and staff into a panic that ultimately proved to be unfounded. This unsettling trend of fake threats is particularly concerning, as it follows a string of similar incidents that have recently disrupted nearly 100 flights. The frequency of these false alarms raises questions about safety protocols and the impact on communities already on edge.

Schools in India receive hoax bomb threats

On Tuesday, a wave of hoax bomb threats targetted several schools managed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) across India.?

Notably, two of these schools are situated in Delhi, while another is located in Hyderabad.?

The threats were delivered via email to school management late Monday night, as reported by news agency ANI.?

In a related incident, an unidentified individual also sent bomb threat emails to two private schools in Coimbatore—specifically in the Chinnavedampatti and Saravanampatti areas—heightening tensions in the region.

Hoax bomb threats in India: Who's responsible?

This wave of school bomb threats comes amid a troubling trend of similar threats targetting flights in India recently, which appear to be a deliberate attempt to spread confusion and cause disruptions.?

Media reports indicate that over 90 flights from various Indian airports have received bomb threats in just over a week, with around 50 of those occurring over the weekend alone.?

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Most of these threats were reportedly made through social media platforms like X.

As for the identity of those behind these hoax threats, authorities still are unsure.

One arrest has been made but authorities have ruled out the possibility of a larger conspiracy.?

A dedicated team has been formed to investigate the bomb threat cases. This includes a unit from the Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police and the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) team, who are now involved in probing the hoax threats further.

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