The emails were sent on Wednesday morning, specifically targeting prominent private schools. The message explicitly claimed that bomb blasts would be carried out on the premises during the afternoon shift. The recurring phrase—"We will take revenge"—sparked serious concern, leading authorities to treat the matter with the utmost urgency.
Schools Targeted and Evacuation
Among the schools that received the threat were:
- Maharaja Agrasen School
- Zydus School for Excellence
- Zebra School
- Nirman School (Vastrapur)
- DAV International School
As a precautionary measure, the schools declared a holiday for the afternoon shift. Parents were sent urgent messages via WhatsApp and phone calls to collect their children immediately. One parent noted that the school’s response was "excellent," with teachers ensuring every child was accounted for within minutes of the alarm.
Police Response and Investigation
Joint Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad Crime Branch, Sharad Singhal, and DCP Zone 1, Harshad Patel, confirmed that the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), dog squads, and anti-sabotage teams were deployed to every affected campus.
- The Search: After a thorough sweep of the buildings, classrooms, and playgrounds, no suspicious items or explosives were found.
- Potential Links: Authorities are investigating potential links to recent similar hoax threats in Delhi and Amritsar. Some reports suggest investigators are looking into potential Khalistan-linked extremists, as similar emails in other cities explicitly referenced the movement.
- The Source: The Cybercrime team is currently tracing the IP addresses of the emails to identify the perpetrators.
Recent Threats
This incident is part of a worrying trend of "email bomb hoaxes" across India. Just last week, multiple schools in Amritsar and Delhi received similar threats that were later traced back to foreign domains, often used to create mass public disruption.
