The Free Press Journal

Ahmedabad schools receive bomb threats

- MELVYN THOMAS / SURAT

Just days after a wave of bomb threats sent shivers down the spines of students, parents, and staff in Delhi, several schools in Ahmedabad received similar threats on Monday. The unsettling situation prompted a swift response from authoritie­s, with police and bomb squads deployed to the targeted institutio­ns.

According to media reports, two to three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email. The origin of the emails is suspected to be a Russian server, raising concerns and triggering an immediate investigat­ion.

Seven schools, including Anand Niketan in Ghatlodia and Kendriya Vidyalaya in Chandkheda, received the threatenin­g emails.

"We are aware of the bomb threats received by a few schools in the city today," a police spokespers­on stated. "Our teams along with bomb squads have reached the schools and are currently conducting a thorough investigat­ion. The safety of students and staff remains our top priority."

This incident bears a striking resemblanc­e to the events that unfolded in Delhi on May 1st. Numerous schools in the national capital received similar threats, leading to a city-wide security scare. Fortunatel­y, a meticulous search by bomb disposal squads and fire services yielded no suspicious findings.

Following the Delhi scare, Education Minister Atishi released a statement assuring the public. "Thankfully, a thorough inspection of all the threatened schools in Delhi revealed nothing of concern," she said. "The safety of our students and educators is paramount, and we will not tolerate such attempts to disrupt the learning environmen­t."

While the investigat­ion into the Ahmedabad threats is ongoing, authoritie­s are urging the public to remain calm and vigilant. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the police immediatel­y. The situation serves as a stark reminder of the importance of school safety protocols and the need for continued vigilance.

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