Bomb Threats Target St. Stephen’s College and St. Thomas School in Delhi

Panic gripped Delhi as St. Stephen’s College, a prestigious Delhi University institution, and St. Thomas School in Dwarka received bomb threat emails. The alarming messages, sent to administrative inboxes, sparked immediate concern among students, staff, and parents. The threats, the latest in a series targeting Delhi’s educational institutions, have heightened fears about campus safety in the capital.

Panic in Delhi

Delhi Police acted promptly, deploying bomb squads, dog squads, and fire brigade units to both locations. St. Stephen’s sprawling North Campus and St. Thomas School’s Dwarka premises were evacuated to ensure the safety of students and faculty. Trained personnel conducted meticulous searches, combing through classrooms, hostels, and administrative blocks. As of now, no suspicious objects have been found, leading authorities to suspect the threats may be a hoax, though investigations remain ongoing.

Bomb threat in St Stephen's and St Thomas School

The Delhi Police Cyber Cell is working to trace the origin of the threatening emails, which appear to follow a pattern seen in recent hoax threats targeting schools across the city. Preliminary findings suggest the emails may have been sent from an anonymous server, complicating efforts to identify the sender. Authorities are coordinating with cyber experts to analyze digital footprints and prevent further incidents. The police have urged the public to remain calm while emphasizing their commitment to ensuring safety.
 

No Suspicious Item Found

St. Stephen’s College, known for its academic excellence, and St. Thomas School, a prominent K-12 institution, issued statements reassuring stakeholders of their cooperation with law enforcement. The incidents have reignited calls for enhanced cybersecurity protocols and regular safety drills in educational institutions to counter such threats.