Gurugram (Gurgaon) News: A wave of panic swept through the Millennium City this morning, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as six prominent private schools received bomb threat emails. The threats, which claimed explosives had been planted on school campuses, forced immediate evacuations and sent thousands of students back home.
This incident comes just days after similar threats were reported in Noida and Delhi around Republic Day, raising serious concerns about the safety of educational institutions in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Which Schools Were Targeted?
According to the Gurugram Police, the threat emails were received between 7:08 AM and 7:30 AM, right when school buses were arriving. The targeted schools include some of the most prestigious names in the city:
- Heritage Xperiential Learning School (Sector 64)
- Kunskapsskolan School (DLF Phase-1)
- Lancer’s International School (Sector 53)
- Pathways World School (Badshahpur)
- Shiv Nadar School (DLF Phase-1)
- Shri Ram Aravali School
Reports also suggest that a few schools in Chandigarh received identical threats around the same time, pointing to a coordinated cyber attack.
What Happened on the Ground?
Chaos erupted as school administrations declared an emergency.
- Immediate Evacuation: Schools that had already started classes triggered their emergency alarms. Students were escorted to open grounds such as playgrounds and sports fields.
- Buses Turned Back: Many students were still on their school buses. Drivers were instructed to turn back immediately and drop children at their respective stops.
- Parent Panic: Parents rushed to schools in large numbers, causing traffic jams in areas like DLF Phase-1 and Sector 64.
“I received a message from the school saying ‘Emergency Holiday due to security reasons’. My heart stopped until my son came back home,” said Ritu Verma, a parent from Sector 56.
Police Investigation: The ‘Foreign’ Connection
The Gurugram Police, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squads, have conducted thorough searches of all affected campuses.
- Status: No explosives or suspicious objects have been found so far. The threats are being treated as a hoax.
- Cyber Trace: The Cyber Crime Unit has launched an investigation into the email source. Preliminary technical analysis suggests the emails were sent using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) from a foreign server to hide the sender’s identity.
- Pattern: Investigators are checking if this sender is the same person responsible for the threats sent to Delhi schools last week.
What Should Parents Do?
The district administration has appealed to parents to remain calm.
- Do not believe rumors: Rely only on official messages from the school or police handles.
- Check for tomorrow: Schools are likely to reopen tomorrow after receiving a “Safe Clearance” certificate from the police. Please check your email for updates from the school principal tonight.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which schools in Gurgaon received the bomb threat today?
Six major schools, including Heritage Xperiential, Kunskapsskolan, Lancer’s International, Pathways World, Shiv Nadar, and Shri Ram Aravali, received the threat.
Q2. Was any bomb found in the schools?
No. The police have searched the premises with bomb disposal squads and dog squads. No explosives were found; it appears to be a hoax.
Q3. Are the schools closed tomorrow?
Most schools are expected to reopen tomorrow (Thursday) after security clearance. However, parents should check official school communications for confirmation.
Q4. Who sent the bomb threat emails?
The sender is unknown. The police suspect the emails were sent from a foreign server using a VPN to hide the location.
Q5. Is this related to the Republic Day threats?
Police are investigating the link. Similar threats were received in Noida and Delhi around January 26, suggesting a possible pattern of mass hoaxes.