Several schools across Chandigarh receive bomb threat emails, search operation underway
PTC News Desk: Multiple schools across Chandigarh received bomb threat via email on Tuesday triggering panic among the students, parents and the administration. The email claimed that a bomb had been planted at the school premises.
Among the schools that received the threat was Vivek High School in Sector 38, Carmel Convent School, Sector 9B, St. John’s High School, Sector 26, Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Sector 26, St. Stephen’s School, Sector 45B.
Following the threatening email, the school authorities informed the police and evacuated students and staff as a precautionary measure. Teams of Chandigarh Police along with bomb disposal squad reached the spot and launched the investigation.
“Students who came accompanying their parents have been sent back home, while others have been moved to a safe location outside the building. They will be allowed to re-enter once the building is declared safe by the security agencies,” said an official.
“The email was received on Tuesday morning and the police was informed. Considering the vigil needed for ensuring a smooth Independence Day celebration, the police are taking every emergency call seriously,” a police officer said.
In the past, threat emails have also been received by schools, the Punjab and Haryana High court, the Mayor’s office and other important offices.
Security agencies are continuing their searches and investigating the source of the latest threat.
- With inputs from agencies
