'You all deserve to suffer, lose limbs': Panic grips Delhi as over 40 schools receive bomb threat

Over 40 Delhi schools received bomb threats demanding $30,000, causing widespread panic and student evacuations. The chilling emails warned of hidden explosives and potential injuries. Chief Minister Atishi criticized the central government's security failures, while Arvind Kejriwal demanded answers from Home Minister Amit Shah.

Inspection at one of the schools that received bomb threat on Monday morning. (PTI) Bomb threat letter sent to over 40 schools in Delhi. (ANI photo) Inspection at one of the schools that received bomb threat on Monday morning.

(PTI) Bomb threat letter sent to over 40 schools in Delhi. (ANI photo) Inspection at one of the schools that received bomb threat on Monday morning. (PTI) 1 2 NEW DELHI: Over 40 schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Monday, according to Delhi Police.

The emails demanded a $30,000 ransom. The threat stated: "I planted multiple bombs (lead azide, explosive compound used in detonators) inside the building. I planted multiple bombs inside the building.

The bombs are small and hidden very well. It will not cause very much damage to the building, but many people will be injured when the bombs detonate. You all deserve to suffer and lose limbs.

If I do not receive USD 30,000, I will detonate the bombs.” The email arrived around 11.38 pm on December 8.

Mother Mary's School, British School, Salwan Public School, and Cambridge School were among those targeted. Mother Mary's School sent students home as a precaution. Delhi chief minister Atishi criticised the central government's handling of the situation while former CM Arvind Kejriwal called on Union home minister Amit Shah to address the issue.

This incident follows earlier bomb threats at Delhi Public School in RK Puram and GD Goenka Public School in Paschim Vihar. One parent at GD Goenka, Vipin Malhotra, said, "We got a call from school management, half an hour after my ward reached school." Schools dismissed students and notified authorities.

The Delhi high court previously ordered the Delhi government and police to create a plan for handling bomb threats within eight weeks. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

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