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July 16, 2025: On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at least five schools across Delhi received bomb threat emails early in the morning, prompting mass evacuations and emergency response operations:
- St. Thomas School, Dwarka – second threat within 24 hours (5:26 am)
- Vasant Valley School, Vasant Kunj (6:30 am)
- Mother’s International School, Hauz Khas (8:12 am)
- Richmond Global School, Paschim Vihar (8:11 am)
- Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lodi Estate
All locations were swiftly evacuated, and bomb disposal squads, canine units, police, and fire services conducted thorough searches. Authorities confirmed no explosives were found and declared the threats hoaxes .
Three‑Day Escalation of Hoax Threats
These incidents mark the third consecutive day of bomb-related hoaxes in Delhi:
- Monday, July 14 – Emails to Navy Children’s School (Chanakyapuri) and CRPF schools (Dwarka Sector 16 & Rohini); all cleared
- Tuesday, July 15 – Threats to St. Thomas School (Dwarka) and St. Stephen’s College (DU North Campus); no devices found
- Wednesday, July 16 – Five schools targeted; threats hoaxes
In total, 10 schools and one college have been targeted over this three‑day span.
Coordinated Emergency Response & Investigation
- Swift Evacuations & Searches: All affected institutions were evacuated and subjected to intensive sweeps involving bomb disposal and canine units.
- Cyber‑forensic Probe: Delhi Police’s cyber crime teams are analyzing email headers, IP addresses, and server data in coordination with email service providers to trace the origin .
- Institutional SOPs: Schools are following Standard Operating Procedures implemented post-2024 hoax waves, involving regular drills, CCTV usage, and law enforcement liaisons .
What You Should Know
- All bomb threats since July 14 have been declared hoaxes—completely no real explosives found.
- The timing and pattern suggest a coordinated hoax campaign, possibly automated via email-scripting.
- Ongoing investigations aim to identify likely perpetrators and hold them legally accountable.
- Schools and parents are urged to stay calm, follow official communication from Delhi Police, and reinforce home–school emergency drills.
Facts at a Glance
| 📅 Date | 🔔 Target Institution | 🎯 Threat Type | ✅ Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2025 | Navy Children’s School, CRPF Schools (Dwarka, Rohini) | Bomb-threat emails | Evacuated, no devices |
| July 15, 2025 | St. Thomas School, St. Stephen’s College | Threat emails (IED/RDX) | Evacuated, no devices |
| July 16, 2025 | Five schools (incl. St. Thomas again, Vasant Valley, Mother’s International, Richmond Global, Sardar Patel) | Threat emails | Evacuated, no devices |