Noida schools receive hoax bomb threat emails, security stepped up

Several schools in Noida received emails containing bomb threats on Friday morning, triggering security alerts and precautionary closures across parts of the city. The Noida police said preliminary investigations indicated that the threats were hoaxes, however, vigilance was increased, and legal action is underway.

According to the police, shortly after the schools reported the emails, senior officers, along with local police teams, the bomb disposal squad, dog units, and anti-sabotage teams, were deployed. “We conducted thorough checks inside school premises and in surrounding areas, including nearby metro stations, markets, and other crowded locations,” said an officer.

“No suspicious object has been found so far. Initial findings indicate the emails were hoax messages, but the matter is being investigated seriously,” a senior officer stated.