The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS), canine units, and senior police officials, swiftly responded to the situation.
Published Feb 08, 2024 | 3:18 PM ⚊ Updated Feb 08, 2024 | 3:18 PM
The Greater Chennai Police are investigating the origin of the threats. (Creative Commons)
At least five private schools in Chennai found themselves at the centre of a security scare following bomb threats via email on Thursday, 8 February. The Greater Chennai Police have urged the public to remain calm while they investigate the incidents.
According to police reports, at least five schools were targeted in the threat — DAV Boys Senior Secondary School in Gopalapuram, Chettinad Vidyashram in RA Puram, Chennai Public School in Anna Nagar and Mogappair, and St Marys’ School in Parrys.
The threats prompted anxious parents to rush to the schools to pick up their children, heightening concerns within the community. On hearing the news, parents of children in schools who did not receive the bomb threat soon started turning up at the schools, driven by fear.
This has caused traffic jams across the city.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS), canine units, and senior police officials, swiftly responded to the situation. Anti-sabotage checks are currently underway at the affected educational institutions to ensure the safety of students and staff.
In a tweet, the Greater Chennai Police informed the public about the bomb threat and reassured them that measures are being taken to identify the person responsible for the threatening emails.
⚠️Bomb threat e-mails were received at a few educational institutions in GCP limits.
⚠️GCP/BDDS teams have been sent for Anti-Sabotage Checks in these educational institutions and action is being taken to identifying the culprit who sent these e-mails.
⚠️Public are requested…
— GREATER CHENNAI POLICE -GCP (@chennaipolice_) February 8, 2024
As a precautionary measure, the affected schools have been cordoned off, with heightened security and traffic diversions implemented in the surrounding areas.
Parents and the public are anxiously awaiting further updates as the investigation unfolds. The motive behind the threats remains unclear.
(With PTI inputs)
