Delhi NCR on Edge as St. Stephen’s College, Schools Receive Bomb Threats

New Delhi : A bomb scare sent shockwaves across Delhi and Noida on Friday morning (February 7, 2025) after St. Stephen’s College in North Delhi and multiple schools in the NCR region received anonymous bomb threats. Acting swiftly, the police and fire department teams immediately launched evacuation procedures, moving students, faculty, and staff to safety while conducting thorough searches of the premises.

The Delhi Police, along with bomb disposal squads and sniffer dog units, scanned the entire college and school campuses to ensure there was no actual threat. Following hours of intensive searches, nothing suspicious was found, and officials declared the buildings safe. DCP (North) Raja Banthia confirmed that the college premises had been handed back to the administration for resumption of normal academic activities.

According to initial reports, the bomb threats were received via emails and phone calls, triggering fear among students and parents. Upon receiving the alerts, authorities took immediate action, sealing off affected institutions and conducting controlled evacuations to prevent chaos. Roads around St. Stephen’s College and the affected schools were temporarily cordoned off as police continued their investigations.

Police officials have stated that the source of the threats is being traced, and cybercrime units have been deployed to track the emails and calls. Authorities are also probing whether the threats were part of a larger hoax or a deliberate attempt to create panic.

Parents and students expressed relief after learning that no explosives were found, but the incident has once again raised concerns about security measures in educational institutions. Many have urged authorities to implement stricter monitoring and emergency preparedness plans to prevent such disruptions in the future.

This is not the first time that educational institutions in Delhi NCR have been targeted with bomb threats. In recent months, several schools and colleges have reported hoax threats, leading to unnecessary disruptions and fear among students. Officials are now considering stronger legal actions against those responsible for spreading such false alarms, including potential arrests and severe penalties under anti-terror laws.

The police have reassured the public that they are closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.