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Chandigarh Schools Targeted by Hoax Bomb Threats Again
Chandigarh: Schools, secretariat named in fresh bomb hoax; 2nd threat this week
Hindustan Times
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On Wednesday morning, multiple schools in Chandigarh, India, received bomb threat emails claiming explosives were planted at various locations, including educational institutions and the UT secretariat. Police confirmed the threats were hoaxes after extensive searches, marking the second such incident this week.
- 01Three schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails on Wednesday.
- 02The threats included specific timings and locations, including the UT secretariat and Air India flights.
- 03Police conducted thorough searches and heightened security measures across the affected areas.
- 04This incident follows a similar hoax threat sent to the regional passport office earlier in the week.
- 05Cyber police are investigating the origin of the emails to prevent future threats.
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On Wednesday morning, several educational institutions in Chandigarh, India, including St Stephen’s School, Saupin’s School, and Mount Carmel School, received bomb threat emails claiming explosives were planted on school premises, the UT secretariat, and Air India flights. The emails, sent at 7:20 am, specified timings for potential blasts at 1:11 pm for schools, 2:11 pm for the secretariat, and multiple times for Air India flights. Following the threats, the Chandigarh Police deployed bomb disposal and Quick Reaction Teams to conduct thorough searches of the schools and other mentioned locations. Security measures were heightened at the secretariat and Chandigarh airport. Police confirmed that the threats were hoaxes after extensive investigations. This incident is part of a troubling trend, as similar threats have been reported throughout the year, including one earlier this week targeting the regional passport office. Cyber police are now analyzing technical data to trace the source of the threats.
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The repeated bomb threats create a climate of fear and disrupt educational activities in Chandigarh, affecting students, staff, and parents.
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