“Bomb Threats at Bengaluru Schools Cause Panic”
Sixty-eight private schools in and around the city of Bengaluru have been targeted with menacing bomb threat emails, sparking fear among school staff and parents as police work to investigate the situation. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a thorough probe into the source of the threatening emails and has directed police to provide security to both schools and temples as a precautionary measure.
The threatening emails were sent from an email address “[email protected],” with messages that indicated placement of bombs in Bengaluru schools and threats to harm children and staff. Fortunately, no suspicious objects were found at any of the schools. While authorities suspect the threat to be a hoax, they are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
Parents and school staff hurried to evacuate the school premises upon learning about the threat, and students left their schools in a hurry as well. Senior government officials have urged people not to panic and have assured that necessary security measures are in place.
Opposition parties have criticized the government over the matter, citing a decline in law and order in the state of Karnataka. Both the BJP and JD(S) emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and called for immediate action to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and parents.
It is evident that the serious threat emails have caused significant panic and stress among the residents of Bengaluru, and that the government must act swiftly to resolve the matter and restore a sense of safety and security.