New Delhi: Over 40 schools received bomb threats via e-mail in Delhi on Monday. The sender reportedly warned of denoting the bomb if a ransom of $30,000 was not paid. The mail read, “I planted multiple bombs inside (school) buildings. The bombs are small and hidden very well. It will not cause much damage to the building, but many people will be injured when the bombs detonate. If I do not receive $30,000 I will detonate the bombs.”
More than 40 schools received bomb threats via e-mail, in Delhi, today. The mail reads – "I planted multiple bombs inside (school) buildings. The bombs are small and hidden very well. It will not cause much damage to the building, but many people will be injured when the bombs…
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Earlier today, two schools in Delhi’s RK Puram and Paschim Vihar reportedly received bomb threats via email. “Two schools in Delhi received bomb threats via e-mail – one in RK Puram and another one in Paschim Vihar. School administrations have sent children back to their homes. Fire and police informed,” Delhi Police said.
Two schools in Delhi received bomb threats via e-mail – one in RK Puram and another one in Paschim Vihar. School administrations have sent children back to their homes. Fire and police informed: Delhi Police
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Earlier on November 19, the Delhi High Court instructed the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to develop a comprehensive action plan, including a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address bomb threats and related emergencies. The Court has set a deadline of eight weeks for the completion of these directives.
The SOP must define the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders–law enforcement, school management, and municipal authorities–ensuring smooth coordination and effective implementation, said the Court.
The bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula, while addressing an application moved by Advocate Arpit Bhargava, directed the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to finalize a comprehensive action plan, including a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address bomb threats and related emergencies.
The action plan must be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including school representatives, law enforcement agencies, municipal authorities, and other state departments.
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