Chandigarh schools bomb threat: Six schools receive threat messages, security checks underway
PTC Web Desk: Six schools in Chandigarh reportedly received bomb threats on Monday, following which police and security agencies launched immediate checks across the affected campuses.
The threat was received through a message sent to the police control room. The message named schools located in different parts of the city, raising concerns among authorities and parents.
The schools mentioned in the threat are Air Force School in Sector 31, St Soldier International School in Sector 28, DAV Model School in Sector 15, St Stephen’s School in Sector 45 and Ajit School in Sectors 41 and 45. n Ankur School located on the Punjabi University campus was also reportedly mentioned in a separate threat message.
Soon after receiving the information, police teams reached the schools and stepped up security. The campuses and nearby areas are being thoroughly checked as a precautionary measure.
Bomb disposal teams and other security agencies have also been alerted. Security personnel are carrying out searches to ensure there is no threat to students, teachers or staff.
At present, authorities have not confirmed the recovery of any suspicious object from the schools.
The police are also investigating the source of the message and examining its technical details to identify the sender. Officials are trying to determine whether the threat is genuine or was sent with the intention of creating panic.
Further details are expected once the security checks and investigation are completed.
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