Delhi, Noida schools receive bomb threats; search operations underway

Two schools in Delhi's Rohini area and schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh received bomb threats today. This prompted authorities to launch search operations and deploy security teams. The Delhi Fire Service received a call regarding bomb threats at Venkateshwar Global School and Mount Abu Public School in Rohini, an official told PTI.

"Search operation is underway. So far nothing suspicious has been found," the Delhi Fire Service officer said. Further details are awaited.

In Noida, bomb threats were reported at schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar, following which bomb disposal squads, dog squads, police personnel and fire department teams were deployed at the affected locations, police said. According to the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police PRO, security checks were underway at the sites following the threats.

"Schools have received bomb threats in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday. Bomb disposal teams, dog squads, police officials and fire department teams have been deployed at the sites as security checks are carried out," the PRO said.

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Incidents reported earlier this year

Earlier this year, Gautam Buddh Nagar police responded to three bomb threat incidents that later turned out to be hoaxes.

On January 23, ahead of Republic Day, around 20 schools in Noida received threat emails. On February 19, during the board examination period, 18 schools were targeted. A bomb threat was also reported at the District Magistrate's office in Greater Noida on July 13.

All three incidents triggered extensive security checks, but none of the threats was found to be genuine.

(With PTI inputs)