Hoax Bomb Threat Email Targets Chandigarh Schools and Air India Flights
A bomb threat email sent to multiple educational institutions in Chandigarh triggered a citywide high alert on Wednesday morning. The message claimed that explosives had been planted at specific schools, the Secretariat, and on Air India flights, citing precise timings for alleged blasts. The targeted schools included St Stephen’s School, Saupin’s School, and Mount Carmel School. In response, Chandigarh Police deployed bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and Quick Reaction Teams to conduct thorough anti-sabotage checks across all mentioned locations. Security was also heightened at the airport and key government installations. Despite the alarming nature of the threat, which used provocative language to induce panic, extensive searches yielded no explosives or suspicious objects. Authorities have initiated a cyber probe, analyzing email headers and IP logs to trace the sender. This incident marks the latest in a series of similar hoax threats targeting schools and government bodies in Chandigarh in recent months. Police officials emphasized that every threat is treated as real until verified but warned of strict legal action against those responsible for creating fear and disrupting public order.
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Hoax Bomb Threat Email Targets Chandigarh Schools and Air India Flights
A bomb threat email sent to multiple educational institutions in Chandigarh triggered a citywide high alert on Wednesday morning. The message claimed that explosives had been planted at specific schools, the Secretariat, and on Air India flights, citing precise timings for alleged blasts. The targeted schools included St Stephen’s School, Saupin’s School, and Mount Carmel School. In response, Chandigarh Police deployed bomb disposal squads, dog squads, and Quick Reaction Teams to conduct thorough anti-sabotage checks across all mentioned locations. Security was also heightened at the airport and key government installations. Despite the alarming nature of the threat, which used provocative language to induce panic, extensive searches yielded no explosives or suspicious objects. Authorities have initiated a cyber probe, analyzing email headers and IP logs to trace the sender. This incident marks the latest in a series of similar hoax threats targeting schools and government bodies in Chandigarh in recent months. Police officials emphasized that every threat is treated as real until verified but warned of strict legal action against those responsible for creating fear and disrupting public order.
The Indian Express