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Multiple schools in Delhi’s Dwarka area received bomb threats, forcing evacuations. This follows similar hoax threats last month, raising concerns over security. The Opposition, including AAP’s Kejriwal, criticized the BJP-led government for failing to prevent repeated incidents. Authorities are investigating the source of the threatening emails.

Key Points: Delhi schools face bomb threats again as Oppn slams BJP security failure

  • Several Delhi schools evacuated after bomb threat emails
  • Police trace IP as bomb squads rush to Dwarka schools
  • Opposition blames BJP for recurring security failures
  • Threats revive panic from similar hoaxes last month
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Several Delhi schools receive bomb threats; Oppn slams 'four-engine' BJP govt over security concerns

Multiple Delhi schools evacuated after bomb threats, sparking Opposition criticism of BJP's "four-engine" government over repeated security lapses.

"Delhi’s schools repeatedly receive threats, but no one has been caught or action taken. – Arvind Kejriwal"

New Delhi, Aug 18

Several Delhi schools received bomb threat emails on Sunday, triggering the evacuation of staff and students as a precautionary measure.

The schools which received the threats are Delhi Public School, Modern Convent School, Shree Ram World School and Dwarka International School -- all located in different parts of Delhi's Dwarka.

Several teams of Delhi Fire Service, police, bomb disposal squad and dog squad rushed to the schools and the students and staff were evacuated.

The police are working to trace the IP address of the sender of the emails sent to the schools.

The incident has revived memories of the panic that swept through the city just a month ago, when over 50 schools in New Delhi received similar bomb threats, all of which were later found to be hoaxes.

Meanwhile, the Opposition took a swipe at the BJP's "four-engine" government over the rising safety and security concerns in the national Capital.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to X and posted, "Delhi Public School, Dwarka, along with several other schools in Dwarka, received bomb threats again today. Delhi's schools repeatedly receive threats, but so far, no one has been caught, nor has any action been taken."

Slamming the ruling party, he said, "Neither is Delhi being managed by the BJP, nor is the law and order situation in Delhi. The BJP's four-engine governments in Delhi have completely failed."

Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, also slammed the BJP government and said, "The series of threats to schools is not stopping. Once again, Delhi's schools have received threats of being blown up with bombs. What is the Delhi Police doing after all? Children and parents are in fear, but the BJP's four-engine government is failing to provide them with security."

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an expat living in Delhi, I'm shocked at how frequently this is happening. The authorities need better cyber security measures to trace these threats immediately. Children's safety should be top priority!
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Ananya R
Instead of blaming each other, all parties should work together on this issue. These repeated threats are creating trauma for our children. We need better coordination between Delhi Police and cyber crime units.
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Vikram M
The 'four-engine' criticism seems valid here. When will we see actual results? Every time it's the same story - threats come, schools evacuate, nothing happens afterwards. Public deserves answers!
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Priya S
Our schools need better emergency protocols. While evacuation is necessary, the panic it creates among small children is heartbreaking. Maybe silent evacuations or better threat verification systems?
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Karthik V
The cyber crime cell needs to step up their game. In this digital age, tracing an email shouldn't take months. We pay taxes for these services - where are the results?
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Michael C
While the opposition has valid concerns, they should propose solutions too. Just criticism without constructive suggestions helps no one. India needs all parties to work on security solutions together.

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