44 schools In Bengaluru Receives Bomb Threats
According to the Karnataka Police, forty-four private schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats Friday morning, claiming explosives had been placed on the premises. The threat was received via email.
Police took immediate action, allotting forces in schools and conducting searches for suspicious objects. Bomb disposal squads have also been placed in the school premises. The schools that received bomb threats are situated in Whitefield, Koremangala, Basveshnagar, Yalahanka, and Sadashivanagar.
“We are verifying the source of the email. We are taking this seriously. I have informed the police to check this on priority,” Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwar said.
“While the calls appear to be a hoax, the police is taking no chances and is making every effort to trace the culprits responsible,” Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dyanand said.
“Certain schools in Bengaluru city have received emails this morning indicating a “bomb threat”. Anti-sabotage and bomb detection squads have been pressed into service to verify and ascertain. The calls seem to be hoaxes. Even then, all efforts will be made to trace the culprits,” Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dyanand wrote on X.
In the wake of the events, one of the schools published a parent advisory, which read, “We are encountering an unexpected situation at school today. The school has received a security threat from unknown sources. As we hold the safety of our children at the utmost priority, we have decided to disperse the students immediately.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured parents that “precautionary measures have been implemented, and there”s no need for parents to panic.”
“The police will investigate, and I have directed them to do so. Security measures have been taken, and parents need not panic. I have instructed the police to inspect the schools and enhance security. A preliminary report has been received from the police department,” Mr. Siddaramaiah said.
One of the schools that received the bomb threat is located near Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar”s residence.
“I was dismayed after seeing the news on TV, as some schools I know, including the one near my house, were mentioned. I went out to check and was shown the mail by the police. Prima facie, it appears to be a hoax. I spoke to the police, and they are currently investigating the matter. We should be cautious, but there is no need to worry. Parents are understandably concerned, but the police are handling the situation,” Mr. Shivakumar said.
