DELHI, Oct. 17, 2025

A private school in outer Delhi was evacuated on Thursday after receiving a bomb threat through an e-mail, which later turned out to be a hoax. Police traced the e-mail to a student who admitted to sending it because he had not studied for an upcoming exam and wanted the school to declare a holiday.

The incident occurred at Vishal Bharti Public School in Paschim Vihar East. According to police reports, the school principal received an e-mail claiming that a bomb had been planted on the premises. Authorities immediately informed the local Paschim Vihar East police station, and multiple teams were dispatched to the school to assess the threat.

Standard bomb threat protocols were activated. The school was evacuated, and Bomb Disposal Squad personnel, along with Dog Squad units and fire department teams, conducted a thorough search of the building. After careful inspection, no explosive device or suspicious object was found, and the threat was declared a hoax.

Following the initial response, police registered a case and launched an investigation. The cybercrime team analyzed the source of the threatening e-mail and traced it to a juvenile student enrolled at the school. During questioning, the student admitted to sending the e-mail out of fear of the upcoming examination. He reportedly hoped that by creating panic, the school would cancel classes or grant a holiday, thus avoiding the exam.

Authorities confirmed that no physical threat was posed and that the safety of students and staff was never at risk. The swift response of the police, combined with the evacuation procedures and the work of the Bomb Disposal Squad, ensured that the situation was managed without any harm or disruption beyond temporary evacuation.

The juvenile student has been apprehended and is now in police custody. Since the individual involved is a minor, further action is being taken according to the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. Police officials emphasized that the law will address both the seriousness of sending false threats and the need to handle the case in line with legal protections for minors.

School authorities expressed relief that no danger was present and praised the police for their quick response. Students were allowed to return once the school premises were cleared and deemed safe. Parents were informed about the situation, and counseling support was offered to those who were worried or distressed by the incident.

This incident highlights the serious consequences of making hoax threats, even if motivated by fear or avoidance of academic responsibilities. Police reminded the public that such actions are illegal and can result in severe legal repercussions, even for juveniles, and that safety protocols will be strictly enforced in any future incidents.

Authorities continue to investigate the case, reviewing communications and school security measures to prevent similar incidents. Meanwhile, the student faces disciplinary action in school along with legal proceedings under juvenile justice rules.

The quick and coordinated response of police, school authorities, and emergency teams ensured that the hoax was contained without putting anyone at risk, serving as a reminder that bomb threats are treated with the utmost seriousness, regardless of the motives behind them.

 Delhi Student Sends Bomb Threat to Skip Exam

A private school in Paschim Vihar East, Delhi, was evacuated after a bomb threat e-mail turned out to be a hoax. Police traced the message to a student who admitted he sent it because he hadn’t studied for an exam and wanted a holiday. The school was thoroughly searched by the Bomb Disposal Squad, Dog Squad, and fire department, but no explosives were found. The student, a minor, has been taken into custody, and further action is being taken under juvenile justice provisions. Authorities emphasized that false threats are illegal and taken very seriously.