Two prominent colleges under University of Delhi, the Ramjas College and Miranda House were evacuated on Monday morning after receiving bomb threat emails.
Following the alerts, bomb disposal squads and dog units were immediately deployed to both campuses, where extensive search operations are currently underway, said ANI while citing the Delhi Police. Meanwhile, authorities cordoned off the premises as a precautionary measure, while further details are awaited.
Fresh Threat Amid Recent Hoax Scare
The latest incident comes close on the heels of a similar bomb threat email sent last week to the office of the Delhi mayor. That alert, later declared a hoax, had triggered a full-scale search operation led by personnel from the Kamla Market Police Station, along with bomb disposal and canine teams.
In recent cases, threat emails have reportedly been sent in the name of an outfit identifying itself as the “Khalistan National Army.” While the authenticity of such claims remains under investigation, these messages have repeatedly led to evacuations, heightened security protocols, and disruption of normal activities across institutions.
Security experts note that such threats whether credible or not are treated with utmost seriousness due to the potential risk to public safety, especially in densely populated urban campuses and government facilities.
Surge in Hoax Threats Across the Country
The incident is part of a broader pattern of rising hoax bomb threats reported across India over the past year. Law enforcement agencies have been grappling with a sharp increase in such cases targeting educational institutions, courts, and government offices.
Earlier this month, the Delhi Police arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending more than 1,100 fake bomb threat messages nationwide. The accused, identified as Srinivas Louis, was apprehended from his rented accommodation following a coordinated operation involving Delhi Police and local authorities.
Officials said the repeated threats had led to heightened security, evacuations and disruption of routine functioning at multiple locations, said reports.
Security Preparedness and Ongoing Investigation
Authorities continue to emphasise that every threat, regardless of its eventual credibility, necessitates a comprehensive response involving evacuation protocols, search operations, and inter-agency coordination. Standard operating procedures require bomb disposal units to sweep affected areas thoroughly, often causing temporary shutdowns of campuses and offices.
Investigations into the latest emails are ongoing, with cyber teams likely to analyse the origin and digital trail of the messages. As per reports, officials are also examining whether the threats are linked to previous hoax campaigns or represent a new pattern.
As institutions resume normal functioning following security clearance, the recurring nature of such threats underscores the growing challenge for law enforcement in balancing rapid response with the need to prevent public panic.
