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Bomb threat emails trigger panic in multiple private schools in Mohali; police launch probe, nothing suspicious found yet

Mohali Superintendent of Police Dilpreet Singh said investigations into the school bomb threats are ongoing, and authorities are not ruling out any possibility.

3 min readMohaliFeb 11, 2026 12:30 PM IST

Yadavindra Public School (YPS) in Sector 51, Learning Paths School in Sector 67, Manav Mangal Smart School in Sector 88, and several others received the threats. (Express Photo)

Several private schools in Mohali received bomb threat emails early Wednesday from an anonymous sender, echoing a similar scare reported in Chandigarh last month. School authorities alerted the Mohali police as soon as they noticed the emails, prompting swift security checks, evacuations, and the suspension of classes as a precaution.

Sources said the schools received the emails around 7.30 am on their official email IDs. The messages reportedly warned of a bomb blast.

Yadavindra Public School (YPS) in Sector 51, Learning Paths School in Sector 67, Manav Mangal Smart School in Sector 88, and several others received the threats, according to officials.

“At around 7:30 am today, many prominent schools in Mohali received a threatening email. Our bomb disposal squad, anti-sabotage teams, police station staff, RGOs, DSPs, and SPs are on the ground conducting thorough checks. As a precaution, we have cordoned off the schools, declared a holiday for students and staff, and initiated searches. So far, nothing suspicious has been found,” Dilpreet Singh, Superintendent of Police (City), Mohali, said.

Singh said investigations are ongoing, and authorities are not ruling out any possibility.

A management representative from Learning Paths School confirmed the sequence of events. “The email was received at 7.30 am. The police were informed immediately, and a circular was sent to parents about the threat. Students who had already reached were sent back from the gates.”

“The safety of our students is our highest priority. The school has declared a holiday for the day. Once security agencies complete sanitisation checks, another circular will be issued to parents confirming the status,” the official added.

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The Mohali police said the matter is being treated with utmost seriousness. The cyber cell has begun an investigation to trace the origin and location of the threatening email, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the sender, they added.

On January 28, at least 30 schools across Chandigarh received similar emails, triggering large-scale security operations, evacuations, and temporary suspension of classes. After extensive searches throughout the day, authorities confirmed that no explosives or suspicious materials were found on any campus.

In that incident, emails were sent between 6 am and 8 am from a newly created Gmail account, prompting immediate alerts from school administrations to the police control room.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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