A wave of bomb threat emails sent to multiple schools across New Delhi on the morning of 9 February 2026 triggered urgent evacuations and a large-scale security response from police, fire services and bomb disposal teams. The messages, received between roughly 8:30 am and 9 am, contained provocative language including claims that “Delhi will become Khalistan” and warned of an explosion at a specific time, prompting authorities to treat the situation with the highest level of caution.

Students and staff were evacuated as a precaution while specialised personnel conducted thorough inspections of school buildings and grounds. Delhi Police confirmed that at least nine schools received bomb threat emails, although some reports indicated the number could be up to ten as part of the same coordinated incident. Police, alongside fire brigade units and bomb disposal squads, are continuing detailed searches across the capital’s affected educational institutions as investigations unfold.

Nature Of The Threats And Targeted Institutions

The threatening emails accessed by media outlets carried not only ominous references to blasts but also politically charged messages linked to the idea of a “Khalistan”, a term associated with separatist aspirations, along with mentions of Afzal Guru, a figure linked to the 2001 Parliament attack. One message reportedly warned of an explosion at 1:11 pm, as well as referencing a possible attack on Parliament later in the week.

Prominent schools impacted by the threats included Loreto Convent School in Delhi Cantonment, Venkateshwar Global School in Rohini, Cambridge School campuses in Srinivaspuri and New Friends Colony, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, CM Shri School in Rohini, DTEA School in INA, Bal Bharati School in Rohini and Manav Sthali School in New Rajinder Nagar. Authorities confirmed the alerts were received by email and that safety protocols were immediately activated.

Security agencies have maintained a strong presence at these locations, reinforcing perimeters and coordinating with school administrators and parents to manage the situation. Officials emphasised that precautionary evacuations are standard practice in response to such threats, with student safety treated as the foremost priority.

Response And Ongoing Investigations

The Delhi Police, working alongside specialised bomb disposal units and fire department teams, are conducting extensive sweeps of all affected sites, including classrooms, playgrounds and adjacent areas. So far there have been no confirmed discoveries of explosive devices, but searches are ongoing. Authorities have urged calm among parents and the public, and have requested cooperation as they complete thorough checks.

Security analysts have noted that similar bomb threat emails have occurred with increasing frequency in recent weeks across the national capital and other regions, often later determined to be hoaxes after exhaustive inspections. In late January, for instance, threats to a number of schools in Delhi were investigated and declared false alarms after comprehensive searches uncovered nothing suspicious.

Cybercrime and forensic teams are also reportedly involved in tracing the digital origins of the emails in an effort to identify those responsible for the threats. These investigations typically examine email headers, IP address trails and other technical markers to establish whether the messages originated domestically, through anonymisation tools or from overseas.

Wider Context And Public Reassurance

Authorities reiterated that while the language of the messages has raised alarm, every bomb threat is treated as potentially serious until proven otherwise. Schools in the national capital will remain under high vigilance as queries into the motive and source of the emails continue. Officials have encouraged parents and the community to rely on verified updates from law enforcement and avoid unverified social media speculation that can cause unnecessary panic.

As investigations proceed, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of students and staff while determining the credibility of the threats. Law enforcement agencies have pledged to pursue any leads that could lead to the identification and prosecution of the individuals behind these alarming emails.

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