Court Orders Summons to Delhi Authority and Police Over School Bomb Threats

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Delhi High Court Slaps Notices over School Bomb Threats

In the bustling heart of India, the Delhi High Court didn't pull any punches on Thursday. It issued a stern warning to the Delhi Government's Chief Secretary and the Capital's Police Commissioner, demanding action against recurring school bomb threats.

Justice Anish Dayal branded the issue as urgent, expressing concern over repeated hoax calls that have left children, parents, and schools quaking with fear.

Advocate Arpit Bhargava, in a passionate plea before Justice Dayal, accused the Delhi Government and Police of inaction and a negligent approach towards addressing the repeated bomb threat emails that have plagued schools in the Capital.

He argued that despite the Court's orders in November 2024, which mandated the development of a comprehensive action plan with a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) within eight weeks, there's been no sign of progress. The eight-week period elapsed on January 14, 2025, yet there was no word on the formulation or implementation of any such plan.

The Court, visibly dismayed, sought an update on the matter and scheduled the hearing for May 19, 2025. During that hearing, government and police officials will be required to present details of the steps taken.

Delhi Police has previously disclosed the existence of five bomb disposal squads and 18 bomb detection teams, dedicated to securing the over 4,600 schools in the Capital. Yet, the recurring threats persist, proving to be a persistent challenge.

It's crucial to note that these threats, regardless of their authenticity, cause an environment of terror and panic among children, teachers, and parents. The lack of a standardized response protocol and preventive measures pose a direct threat to the safety and mental health of hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren in the Capital.

The High Court, in its November 2024 directive, stated that the SOP should clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, school management, and municipal authorities, ensuring smooth coordination and implementation.

Hoax threats, often perpetrated through complex methods such as the dark web and VPNs, are notunique to Delhi or even India. They constitute a global problem that continues to test the resolve of law enforcement agencies worldwide.

The contempt plea, in no uncertain terms, seeks coercive steps in line with the Contempt of Court Act. The petitioner also seeks the Court to impose punitive costs of litigation in favor of the petitioner and against the erring authorities.

Stay tuned for the next hearing on May 19, 2025, as we eagerly await the authorities' response and the much-needed resolution to this alarming issue.

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In November 2024, the Delhi High Court ordered the development of a standardized standard operating procedure (SOP) to address recurring bomb threats in schools, but no progress has been made thus far.
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The petitioner in the contempt plea seeks coercive measures in line with the Contempt of Court Act, along with punitive costs of litigation, in an attempt to ensure stricter adherence to the Court's orders regarding the SOP for school security.