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Bomb threat hoax emails target over 300 Delhi schools; search operations confirm no explosives
Over 300 schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails from 'Terrorizers 111' claiming C4 explosives, leading to evacuations and searches by police, fire services, bomb squads, and dog units. All threats were declared hoaxes after thorough checks found no suspicious items.[1][2][5]
Why It Matters
The incident disrupted education for thousands of students, heightened public anxiety amid recent security incidents like the Prashant Vihar explosion, and prompted investigations into serial hoax threats.[1][3]
Timeline
6 Events
Threats declared hoaxes after searches
February 9, 2026
Searches at all affected schools, totaling over 300 institutions, found no suspicious items. Threats from 'Terrorizers 111' declared hoaxes; investigations underway to trace sender.[1][2]
Fourth threat reported
February 9, 2026, 10:33 AM
Threat call received at 10:33 AM from Andhra School in Prasad Nagar.[1]
Multiple schools receive threats; evacuations begin
February 9, 2026, morning
At least 9-10 schools, including DPS Dwarka, Modern School Barakhamba, and others across North, South, and West Delhi, received bomb threat emails. Schools evacuated as precaution; fire tenders, police, bomb disposal squads, and dog squads deployed for searches.[2][5][6]
Third threat call
February 9, 2026, 8:51 AM
Threat reported at 8:51 AM from Shanti Gyan Niketan in Goyla Dairy area.[1]
Second threat reported
February 9, 2026, 8:20 AM
Threat reported at 8:20 AM from Sant Darshan Public School in Nangloi.[1]
First bomb threat alert received
February 9, 2026, 8:15 AM
Delhi Fire Services received the first alert at 8:15 AM regarding a bomb threat at CRPF School in Sector 16, Dwarka.[1]