Multiple Delhi schools received bomb threat emails on August 3, 2026 . Police responded to the threats. Searches were conducted at the affected school premises. No suspicious items were found.
Investigators are working to identify the sender of the emails. The Delhi Police, along with bomb disposal units and fire services, were deployed to the schools. Students and staff were safely evacuated. Anti-sabotage checks followed the evacuations.
Threats Prompt School Response
One school, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, notified parents at 10:25 AM . The message stated the school received a security threat. It confirmed all students were safely evacuated. Police were informed and investigating.
The school informed parents that classes would resume after police declared the premises safe. Emergency response teams secured school campuses. They conducted detailed searches of all areas.
Investigation Underway
Police confirmed an investigation is active. The goal is to trace the origin of the threat emails. Authorities asked the public to remain calm. They urged against spreading unverified information on social media. Security measures are in place at schools.
Previous Incidents Occurred
Delhi schools have experienced similar bomb threats this year. On March 2, 2026 , Army Public School in Delhi Cantt. received a threat call at 8:20 AM . Similar alerts followed for Salwan Public School and Meera Public School later that morning.
In February 2026 , three schools in Dwarka, Najafgarh, and Paschim Vihar also received bomb threats. Evacuations and searches took place in those instances. No explosives were discovered during those searches.
