Over 13 Schools in Ahmedabad–Vadodara Receive Bomb Threat Emails; Multi-Agency Security Grid Activated

A coordinated security response was triggered across Ahmedabad and Vadodara after more than 13 schools received bomb threat emails on Monday morning. The messages reportedly referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and included separatist rhetoric claiming Gujarat would be turned into “Khalistan,” prompting authorities to treat the threat with high seriousness.

Immediate Response and Evacuation Protocols

Upon receipt of the emails, school administrations alerted local police control rooms. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for bomb threats were activated:

• Evacuation of students and staff to designated safe assembly points.

• Perimeter lockdowns to prevent entry/exit during sweeps.

• Deployment of Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS), dog squads, and fire services.

• On-site presence of senior officers to coordinate crowd control and traffic diversion.

Police confirmed that searches were conducted classroom by classroom, including basements, laboratories, parking areas, and rooftops. As of the latest update, no explosives or suspicious devices have been recovered.

Cyber Forensics and Digital Trail

The emails are being examined by cybercrime units for header analysis, IP tracing, and metadata mapping. Investigators are assessing:

• Whether the mails originated from spoofed domains or anonymized networks (VPN/Tor).

• Possible use of bulk mailing tools to target multiple institutions simultaneously.

• Linkages, if any, to prior hoax threats in other states.

Officials indicated that the content and timing suggest a coordinated attempt to induce panic rather than a specific, actionable threat, but all angles—including extremist propaganda—remain under probe.

Intelligence Coordination

State police have shared inputs with central agencies to evaluate any broader security implications. Intelligence units are scanning social media chatter for amplification patterns or copycat attempts. Surveillance has been heightened around sensitive locations, including government buildings and major transit hubs.

Public Advisory

Authorities have urged parents to rely on official updates and avoid circulating unverified messages. Schools are expected to review and rehearse their emergency preparedness drills, including access control, visitor screening, and email threat reporting protocols.

The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on identifying the sender(s) and determining whether the incident constitutes a hoax, a coordinated intimidation effort, or part of a larger disruptive campaign. Further updates are awaited.