New Delhi: Panic gripped the national capital on Monday morning (February 9, 2026) after at least 10 prominent schools received bomb threat emails. Students and staff were immediately evacuated as police, fire tenders, and bomb disposal squads rushed to the locations.
This fresh wave of threats comes just weeks after similar hoaxes targeted airlines and other institutions in the city. Here is a detailed report on what happened, the schools affected, and the current situation.
What Happened?
According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), the control room started receiving emergency calls between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. The emails claimed that explosives had been planted on the school premises and were set to detonate later in the day.
School authorities wasted no time in activating their emergency protocols. Alarms were sounded, and thousands of students were guided out of classrooms to open grounds or sent home early. Parents received urgent messages to pick up their wards, leading to chaos and traffic jams outside several school gates.
List of Schools Targeted
While the police have not released an official exhaustive list to prevent further panic, reports confirm that the following schools were among those targeted:
- Loreto Convent School (Delhi Cantonment)
- Venkateshwar Global School (Rohini)
- The Indian School (Sadiq Nagar)
- Cambridge School (Srinivaspuri & New Friends Colony)
- Bal Bharti Public School (Rohini)
- Manav Sthali School (New Rajinder Nagar)
- DTEA Senior Secondary School (INA)
Police and Government Response
The Delhi Police, along with the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and Dog Squads, arrived at the spots within minutes.
- Search Operations: Security teams are currently conducting a corner-to-corner search of the school buildings.
- Initial Findings: As of the latest update at 11:00 AM, no suspicious objects or explosives have been found.
- Official Statement: A senior police officer stated, “We are taking every threat seriously to ensure the safety of children. However, prima facie, this appears to be a coordinated hoax designed to cause panic. We are tracing the IP addresses of the emails.”
Investigation: The ‘Hoax’ Pattern
This incident is not an isolated one. In January 2026, several IndiGo flights originating from or bound for Delhi faced similar threats, which all turned out to be fake. Cyber cell experts verify that these emails often use VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to mask the sender’s location, with servers frequently routed through foreign countries to evade easy detection.
Investigators are looking into whether today’s emails are connected to a specific sender ID, “arundale_kumar@hotmail.com,” which was previously linked to threats sent to courts in Odisha and Karnataka earlier this week.
Impact on Parents and Traffic
The sudden evacuation caused significant distress among parents.
- Panic: Many parents rushed from their workplaces to schools, fearing for their children’s safety.
- Traffic Snarls: Areas like Rohini, Sadiq Nagar, and Ring Road witnessed heavy traffic congestion due to the sudden influx of private vehicles and school buses.
School associations have asked parents to remain calm, assuring them that the evacuation was a precautionary measure and that students are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the bomb threat in Delhi schools real?
As of now, the police have not found any explosives. It appears to be a hoax, similar to previous incidents. However, security checks are still going on to be 100% sure.
2. Which schools in Delhi received the threat today?
Schools like Loreto Convent, Venkateshwar Global, The Indian School, and Bal Bharti are among the 10+ schools that received the threat email on February 9, 2026.
3. What should parents do?
Parents should follow the instructions sent by the school administration. Do not panic or believe unverified WhatsApp forwards. If the school asks you to collect your child, please do so calmly.
4. Are the schools closed tomorrow?
Most schools have not announced a closure for tomorrow yet. The decision will likely depend on when the police give a formal “all-clear” signal. Please check official school communications for updates.
5. What is the punishment for sending fake bomb threats?
Sending hoax bomb threats is a serious crime in India. Offenders can be booked under sections for criminal intimidation and public mischief, which can lead to imprisonment and heavy fines.