Ramjas College and Deshbandhu College in of Delhi University received bomb threat emails on December 3 (today), prompting an immediate response from the Delhi Police and the bomb squad. Officials are on the scene, conducting thorough checks, but so far, no suspicious items have been found, Delhi Police confirmed to news agency ANI.

According to officials, both colleges alerted authorities immediately after receiving the threats. Bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and local police teams were rushed to the campuses and began thorough inspections of the premises.

“Ramjas college principal informed authorities that the threat mail was received at 1.59 am, following which Delhi Police and the Bomb Disposal Team (BDT) reached the campus and began anti-sabotage checks,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia told ANI.

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Police cordoned off the area and launched a thorough inspection of all buildings and open spaces inside the campuses. No suspicious object has been found so far, and further verification is underway, the DCP added. 

Students and staff were moved to safer areas as a precaution and entry to the colleges was temporarily restricted.

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