Several schools in Jaipur, Rajasthan, were targeted with bomb threats via email on Monday, as reported by news agency PTI, citing police sources. The threats prompted the evacuation of students and staff from at least four schools. Police teams, along with bomb squads and canine units, swiftly responded to the situation by reaching the schools to conduct thorough searches. This alarming incident occurred just 12 days after similar threats were sent to over 150 schools in Delhi-NCR, causing widespread panic.
Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph confirmed the receipt of bomb threats by four to five schools and assured that police were actively engaged in addressing the situation. The threats were communicated via email, and authorities are working to identify the sender responsible for issuing them. Meanwhile, on the previous day, 20 hospitals, the IGI airport, and the Northern Railways’ CPRO office in Delhi also received bomb threats through emails.
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The threatening emails received on Sunday mentioned the placement of explosive devices within the targeted buildings, with a warning of imminent detonation. Allegedly attributed to a group named ‘Court’, the messages conveyed a sense of urgency, urging authorities to disarm the purported bombs within a specified timeframe. Investigations revealed that the emails were sent using a Russia-based mailing service for threats to Delhi schools and a Europe-based service, ‘beeble.com’, for threats to hospitals and other installations.
Law enforcement agencies suspect that the emails were dispatched using virtual private networks (VPNs) or proxy servers to obscure the sender’s IP address and evade detection. The Delhi Police Special Cell is expected to initiate legal proceedings and conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.
This incident follows a similar wave of bomb threats targeting schools in Delhi-NCR on May 1, which were subsequently declared hoaxes after extensive searches. The origin of those emails was traced to Russia, with suspicions of dark web involvement, which allows users to conceal their identities and locations. In response to the threats, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla convened a meeting with senior officials to reinforce security measures in schools, including the installation of CCTV cameras and regular monitoring of emails.
Additionally, on Sunday, Brurari Hospital in Delhi reported receiving a bomb threat, followed by similar complaints from several other hospitals across the city. Despite thorough investigations, no suspicious items have been discovered thus far. Law enforcement agencies remain vigilant and continue to monitor the situation closely.
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