Delhi School Bomb Threat: Students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka was evacuated on Monday morning after the school received yet another bomb threat
call, the third such incident in recent weeks. Authorities immediately evacuated the premises as a precaution while police and bomb disposal squads began thorough searches. Although the two previous threats had turned out to be hoaxes, security agencies say they are treating the latest warning with utmost seriousness. Delhi Police later confirmed that the threat mail had been sent through a Gmail ID and was circulated to multiple schools across the national capital. Along with DPS Dwarka, at least two other institutions - Modern Convent School in Sector 4, Dwarka, and ShreeRam World School in Sector 10, Dwarka - also reported receiving similar emails.
School issues circular to parents
In a circular addressed to parents, DPS Dwarka confirmed that the school had been shut for the day. “Kindly note that the school has been closed for today i.e Monday, 18 August 2025 due to unavoidable circumstances,” the notice read.It added that students travelling by school bus and private vans were being sent back immediately, with teachers on duty sharing live location details. Parents of children commuting privately were asked to pick up their wards from specific gates according to class groups, from Pre-School at Gate No. 7 to Classes X–XII at Gate No. 1.
The circular also noted that Monday’s tests, activities and events had been postponed, with new dates to be announced soon.
The spate of threats has left parents anxious. While the swift evacuation ensured the safety of students, many expressed concern about the repeated disruptions. Police have not confirmed whether the latest call originated from the same source as the previous ones.
For now, classes remain suspended as the bomb squad continues its checks. Authorities have assured parents that the safety of children remains the top priority.
