Delhi school bomb threats: St. Thomas School, Vasant Valley School receive bomb threat via email, probe underway

Two prominent schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning (July 16). The fire service has stated that no suspicious object has been discovered thus far, but the investigation is still underway. The emails were sent to two schools in the Dwarka area, St. Thomas School and Vasant Valley School, according to the Delhi Fire Department.

While the investigation is underway, authorities have asked the public and parents to remain calm. Concerns regarding security and cyber safety at educational institutions have been raised by this incident, which comes after a recent series of similar hoaxes targeting schools in the capital.

July 16, 2025

The Fire Department stated that nothing suspicious has been found so far, and the investigation is ongoing.

Earlier, St. Stephen's College at Delhi University also received a bomb threat. The email claimed that a bomb had been planted in the library, officials said.

Both locations were evacuated, and the Delhi Police Bomb Squad, Dog Squad, Delhi Fire Brigade team, and Special Staff team are on the spot. It was cordoned off, and a thorough AS check is being conducted. So far, nothing suspicious has been found, according to the Delhi Police.

The Delhi Police further stated that no other college has provided them with any such information to date.

On Monday, two schools in Chanakyapuri and the Dwarka area of Delhi also received bomb threats via the Delhi Police's mail. No explosives were found in the combing operation.

The police stated that there were anti-Tamil Nadu government messages in the email sent to Chanakyapuri School. The police added that they are investigating the threats. 

(with inputs from ANI)