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Delhi schoolgirl arrested after sending bomb threat email to secure day off
A student in Delhi triggered a police investigation by sending a threatening email to her school claiming explosives had been placed on campus, hoping to secure an unscheduled closure. The incident adds to a growing wave of bomb-threat emails targeting educational institutions across the capital.
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A schoolgirl in Delhi has been arrested after sending a bomb-threat email to her institution in an attempt to secure an unexpected holiday, police said on Tuesday. The email, marked with the subject line "Bombs Placed in Your Building," prompted authorities to launch an immediate investigation into the matter.
The student's action represents part of a concerning pattern of threatening communications that have targeted schools across Delhi in recent weeks. Authorities have intensified efforts to track down those responsible for the threatening emails, which have caused widespread alarm among parents and educators.
Police have registered a formal case and initiated interrogation of the accused student. Investigations are underway to determine whether other similar incidents may be connected or if additional individuals were involved in orchestrating the threats.
The incident has renewed focus on school security protocols and the misuse of digital communications to cause public panic. Education officials have urged schools to strengthen their reporting mechanisms and security procedures in response to the recurring threats. Parents have called for enhanced monitoring of student communications to prevent future incidents.