Bomb Hoax at Hundreds of Delhi Area Schools Wednesday Sparks Panic, Conspiracy Concerns

Police suspect a conspiracy to cause panic and disruption in India’s capital.
Bomb Hoax at Hundreds of Delhi Area Schools Wednesday Sparks Panic, Conspiracy Concerns
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Venus Upadhayaya
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NEW DELHI—Schools across India’s Delhi National Capital Region were evacuated on Wednesday morning after receiving emails warning them about bombs on their premises. According to an Asia News International (ANI) report, an initial probe suggests a conspiracy to create chaos and disrupt daily life in the capital.

Around 200 schools received the threatening emails. Police and parents rushed to schools. However, a massive search operation did not uncover any explosive devices.

Venus Upadhayaya
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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