New Delhi: A fresh wave of bomb threats has hit the national capital as more than 50 schools in Delhi received threatening emails early Wednesday morning, prompting immediate emergency responses from the Delhi Police and Fire Services.

According to an official statement, SKV Malviya Nagar and Andhra School, Prasad Nagar, received bomb threat emails around 7.40 am and 7.42 am, respectively. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) confirmed that these emails triggered the swift deployment of search teams, bomb disposal squads, and police units to the concerned locations.

Police and other cooperating agencies are on-site, and comprehensive search operations are currently underway.

The DFS also warned of the possibility that more schools may have been targeted, suggesting a broader investigation is being pursued.

The situation has once again raised alarm among students, parents, and school staff, coming just days after a similar incident.

On August 18, Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka had to be evacuated following a bomb threat call received around 7 am. In that case too, authorities responded immediately, and bomb squads conducted a thorough search.

Fortunately, the threat turned out to be a hoax.

The Delhi Police are currently investigating the origin of the latest emails, while cybercrime units are working to trace the sender or group responsible for what appears to be a recurring pattern of disruption.

Authorities are urging the public to remain calm but vigilant, as the safety of children and school communities remains the highest priority.

(with inputs from IANS)