Days after a hoax bomb threat was received by schools in Delhi and its surrounding areas which triggered widespread panic in the national capital region, several schools in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad received similar threat emails on Monday, ANI reported.
According to preliminary reports, at least six schools in one of the biggest cities in Gujarat received bomb threats through emails.
The schools that received such emails are – Asia School in Gurukul, Anand Niketan in Thaltej, DPS Bopal, HBK School in Memnagar, Zebar School in Thaltej and Cosmos Castle International School on SG road, according to a Times of India report.
DCP Ahmedabad said, “No need to panic, exaggerate…5-6 schools have been threatened through mail about bomb blast…we are checking. No need to give too much hype…people should not panic as tomorrow is poll day.”
State police and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad have reached the specific locations for further investigation.
Earlier this month, after nearly 200 schools received hoax emails in the national capital. The Delhi Police said in its FIR that the threats were made to create mass panic and disturb public order in the city.