On August 18, 2025, panic swept across Delhi after 32 schools received hoax bomb threat emails from a group calling itself “The Terrorizers 111 Group.”
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The emails demanded a ransom of $5,000 in Ethereum (cryptocurrency) within 72 hours, warning that bombs had been planted on school premises. The group further claimed to have:
Planted pipe bombs and advanced explosives.Hacked school IT systems.
Threatened “immediate action” if schools alerted the police.
Emergency Response & Evacuations
The incident triggered a massive security response:
Delhi Police, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dogs carried out detailed searches.
No explosives were found, confirming the threats were hoaxes.
Despite this, the incident caused widespread panic among parents and students.
Investigation Underway
Cybercrime and forensic teams are now working to:
Trace the IP addresses and digital footprint of the emails.
Determine if the hoax is linked to earlier bomb threats in Delhi schools this year.
Delhi Police have assured the public that all safety measures are in place, but political leaders and parents criticized repeated failures in catching the culprits.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal called the threats “deeply concerning” and demanded a permanent solution.
Why These Hoaxes Are Dangerous
While the threats turned out to be false, such incidents:
Create psychological stress for children and parents.
Waste law enforcement resources, diverting them from real emergencies.
FAQ's
Q1. How many schools received bomb threat emails in Delhi on August 18, 2025?
At least 32 schools across Delhi, mainly in the Dwarka area, received hoax emails.
Q2. Who claimed responsibility for the bomb threats?
A group identifying itself as “The Terrorizers 111 Group” sent the emails.
Q3. What ransom was demanded in the bomb threat emails?
The group demanded $5,000 in Ethereum cryptocurrency within 72 hours.
Q4. Were any explosives found in the schools?
No. After thorough searches by bomb disposal squads and police, the threats were confirmed as hoaxes.
Q5. Which schools were targeted in the threats?
Prominent schools included Delhi Public School Dwarka, Modern Convent School, Shri Ram World School, and BGS International Public School, among others.
Q6. What action is being taken by authorities?
Cyber forensic teams are investigating the source of the emails, and Delhi Police have assured heightened security and strict monitoring.
Q7. Have such hoax threats happened before in Delhi?
Yes. Similar bomb hoax emails were reported earlier this year, raising concerns about repeated cyber threats to schools.
