4 non-public faculties in Gurugram acquired bomb menace emails round 7.08am on Wednesday, prompting a combing of the campuses. Police squads had been on the campuses with sniffer canine.
Kunskapsskolan Faculty, DLF Part-1, Lancer’s Faculty, Sector 53, Pathways World Faculty, Badshahpur, and Heritage Xperiential Studying Faculty, Sector 64, acquired the threats.
“Upon receiving the data, police groups instantly reached the spots, and safety protocols had been activated. SDRF [State Disaster Response Force]…has additionally been known as in to help and is at present on process,” the district administration mentioned in an announcement. It added that the state of affairs is below shut monitoring.
In a message to oldsters, one of many faculties mentioned {that a} bomb menace electronic mail was acquired by their establishment and different faculties. The college described the message as showing to be a hoax. It mentioned police had been instantly knowledgeable and groups had been deployed. The college assured mother and father that pupil security wouldn’t be compromised.
Because the combing course of is time-consuming, bus companies had been suspended, and college students who had arrived had been despatched again. Dad and mom had been requested to gather them from the bus stops. Dad and mom who had not dropped their wards had been suggested to return residence. Those that had already dropped their youngsters off had been assured that college students had been secure and may very well be picked up from the college.
An official from one of many faculties, requesting anonymity, mentioned, “We activated commonplace security protocols instantly. College students had been stored calm and below supervision whereas police groups carried out their checks. There was no panic on the campus.”
Police confirmed that no suspicious object was discovered through the preliminary checks. “All vital precautionary measures are being taken, and the premises are being completely checked as per protocol,” an officer mentioned.
Gurugram police spokesperson Sandeep Kumar mentioned the cybercrime unit was investigating the matter. “Our cyber workforce is tracing the sender of the e-mail and analysing its origin. The investigation is underway, and strict authorized motion can be taken in opposition to these discovered accountable,” he mentioned.
Authorities appealed to oldsters and residents to not panic, reiterating that the state of affairs is below management and that security preparations have been put in place throughout the affected faculties.
“We’re suggested to maintain college students out of the constructing till the campuses are screened. Given chilly climate situations, not sensible to carry youngsters open air for such a protracted spell. Therefore have declared a vacation,” mentioned Kunal Bhadoo, director of Kunskapsskolan Faculties.
