Bomb Threat Emails To Mohali Schools Spark Security Sweep, Mention Fortis Hospital

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Mohali Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails, Prompting Security Operation

A wave of bomb threat emails sent to several private schools in Mohali, Punjab, sparked a massive security operation on Tuesday, with the Fortis Hospital also placed under heightened surveillance.

Security Operation and Evacuations

The emails, which were later deemed to be hoaxes, prompted immediate evacuations and searches by police and anti-sabotage teams. The schools were quickly vacated, and bomb disposal squads, dog units, and local police conducted thorough searches of the premises. No explosive or suspicious materials were found, and the threats were subsequently declared a hoax.

Fortis Hospital Under Surveillance

The security sweep also extended to the Fortis Hospital, where non-essential services were temporarily suspended during the operation. Critical medical services continued uninterrupted, and additional police personnel were deployed in and around the facility as a precaution.

Previous Hoax Threats

This incident is not an isolated one, as 16 private schools in Mohali received similar threat emails last week, which also turned out to be fake. In recent weeks, schools in Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, and parts of Haryana have reported comparable emails, all of which were later found to be hoaxes.

Cyber Probe Launched

A cyber probe has been launched to determine the origin of the emails, with cyber cell teams analyzing headers, IP logs, and server trails to ascertain whether the messages were sent from within the country or routed through foreign networks. Authorities suspect a coordinated attempt to spread panic rather than a credible terror threat.

Precautionary Measures and Investigation

Punjab Police have directed school administrations to strictly follow security protocols, report any suspicious communication immediately, and maintain evacuation and mock-drill plans. Parents have been advised not to panic and to rely only on official information. The repeated hoax threats have placed unnecessary pressure on emergency resources and created avoidable public fear. Those responsible will face strict action under relevant provisions of the IT Act and criminal law once identified.

According to officials, all institutions are currently safe, and the situation is under control, though security surveillance has been intensified at schools and other sensitive establishments as a precautionary measure.

The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately. The investigation into the source of the hoax emails is ongoing.

Additional Security Measures

The Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, had recently been admitted to the Fortis Hospital, which was already under heightened security. The hospital’s security measures were further enhanced during the operation.