Four schools in Jaipur, India, were evacuated on Monday after a bomb threat was received via email. This comes just days after a similar fraud targeting hospitals and other facilities in Delhi.
Schools Evacuated, Police Investigate
- Students and staff were safely evacuated from the schools.
- Police teams with bomb and dog squads are on-site investigating the threats.
- The source of the email is being traced.
Bomb threat at a leading school in Jaipur.
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"Four-five schools have received bomb threats. Police have reached the schools," Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said. pic.twitter.com/nnIgjjQ5lF
Similar Threats in Delhi
- Last week, over 150 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats, causing panic and evacuations.
- Those threats were later determined to be hoaxes.
- On Sunday, hospitals and other buildings in Delhi also received bomb threats via email.
Security Measures Increased
- These incidents highlight the need for vigilance and security measures in schools and other public places.
- Authorities are advised to review security protocols and communication plans to effectively handle such situations.
