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In recent developments, a bomb threat hoax has caused widespread panic in Delhi as 44 schools across the city received alarming emails claiming that explosives had been planted within their premises. The threats originated from an email address linked to a foreign IP address, which has complicated investigations. Authorities have warned that tracking the perpetrators may prove difficult due to the use of encrypted methods like Tor browsers, which anonymize the user’s identity on the internet
On February 2, 2024, one such email was received by Delhi Public School in RK Puram, claiming that bombs were planted inside the school. The school authorities immediately evacuated the premises, and a thorough search was conducted, but no explosives were found. Investigators confirmed that the message was written in poor English, suggesting it may have been translated from another language, and the email account used was created on the same day
This incident follows a troubling trend of bomb threats that have plagued the city’s schools and other institutions. In recent months, similar hoaxes have prompted evacuations and raised security concerns among parents and the public. The authorities have ramped up efforts to trace the origin of the email, using cybersecurity measures to track the IP address. However, the use of foreign IP addresses has made it challenging for local police to catch those responsible
The spate of bomb threats this year reflects a growing concern over the increasing use of such hoaxes in India. Many incidents, like this one, are traced back to anonymous sources, with some involving international perpetrators. This surge in fake threats has forced security agencies to bolster their capabilities to prevent disruptions caused by such false alarms
