Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
The number of schools in Chandigarh receiving bomb threats via email appears to be rising, triggering concerns over the safety and security of students and staff.
After reports emerged that government schools in Sectors 56, 33-D, 19-C and 23 had received threatening emails, eight more schools have now reportedly been targeted. The latest list includes both private and government institutions across different parts of the city.
According to the information available, the schools that received the threats include Ashiana School in Sector 46-A, Remit School in Manimajra, Government School in Sector 20-D, St. Soldier's School in Sector 28, Shivalik Public School in Sector 41-C, St. John's School in Sector 26, St. Peterson's School in Sector 37 and Play Way Smart School, also located in Sector 37.
The emergence of more school names has heightened concerns among parents and the school community, with security checks considered essential in view of the threats.
However, there is no official confirmation available regarding the identity of the sender, the authenticity of the threats, whether all the emails originated from the same source, or whether any suspicious object has been recovered.
Further details regarding police action, security inspections at the affected schools and arrangements to ensure the safety of students and staff are awaited. The situation is expected to become clearer once the police and other concerned security agencies issue an official statement.
