A wave of panic and extensive security operations swept across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday after more than 300 schools and institutes in Delhi and several airports received bomb threats on Sunday morning, which were later declared a hoax. The threatening emails landed in the inboxes of the institutions at 6:08 am. This simultaneous arrival at over 300 different email addresses highlights the calculated nature of the attack. Police officials have confirmed that the threats were sent by a group calling itself “Terrorizers111.” This group has been linked to similar threatening communications in the past.
The email claimed explosive devices had been planted. It chillingly asserted the bombs would be detonated within 24 hours. Despite the specific claims, police maintain a cautious public stance. They indicate that the language and non-specific nature of the threat suggest a hoax. This pattern has been seen in similar incidents across the city in recent months. The security lockdown immediately focused on the IGI Airport, a critical piece of national infrastructure. Security was significantly tightened there as per protocol. At the same time, the threat sent security teams scrambling to multiple educational institutions. Among the first to publicly confirm receipt of the threats were CRPF Public School in Dwarka and a Sarvodaya Vidyalaya near Qutub Minar.
These initial threats impacting the schools were quickly declared a hoax. The Delhi Fire Services completed meticulous, hours-long searches. “Police teams, fire personnel, and bomb disposal units were promptly deployed to the affected schools to carry out a search operation properly,” an official with the Delhi Fire Services confirmed. He added that, “However, nothing suspicious was found.” Rigorous anti-sabotage checks were conducted. These involved bomb disposal squads and dog squads. They confirmed the premises were safe. This allowed a gradual return to normal for the relieved staff and parents.
The security situation was compounded by a similar scare at the Jammu airport earlier on the same day. A full-scale anti-sabotage operation was carried out there. A private airline had received a bomb threat via email. Security forces, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and local police, conducted a comprehensive search. The drill was completed without any disruption to air traffic, which was a relief for travellers. Officials confirmed no suspicious items were found. The email threat was ultimately declared a hoax. “An email was received by a private airliner this morning,” an official of the Airport Authority of India stated. “Accordingly, a security drill in such situations was followed to rule out the presence of any explosive substance. The email was a hoax.” A police complaint has been filed in connection with the Jammu incident.
The Delhi Police are currently focusing their technical investigation on tracing the source of the bulk threat email. They are determined to identify the individual or group responsible for this act. Authorities are treating this as an attempt to create massive public disorder and fear. The fact that the same email was sent to over 300 schools and multiple airports simultaneously suggests a calculated attack on public confidence. It has stretched the capital’s emergency resources significantly and caused undue anxiety among parents and the public at large. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the probe continues into the source of the ‘Terrorizers111’ message.
In recent months, several educational institutions in the city have repeatedly been targeted with bomb threats. About a week ago, many schools, including DPS Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and another Sarvodaya Vidyalaya received such threats. On September 9, the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) received a similar threat, which was later declared a hoax. On the same day, bomb threats were also reported at Maulana Azad Medical College and the Delhi Secretariat.