The threat was sent to Delhi police via email on July 15, 2025, at 7:15 AM. In the case of St. Stephen's College, the mail stated that a bomb had been planted in the library.
A team comprising the Delhi Police, a bomb squad, a dog squad and the fire department rushed to the spot carrying out a detailed inspection.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia, St Stephen's College reported that they received the bomb threat at 7:15 am.
"The mail said that four IED bombs and two RDX have been planted in the premises and library of the college. It further said that it will explode by 2 pm," he added.
"Both locations have been evacuated, and the Delhi Police Bomb Squad, Dog Squad, Delhi Fire Brigade team, and Special Staff team are on the spot. It was cordoned off, and a thorough AS check is being conducted. So far, nothing suspicious has been found" Delhi police officials said.
The fire department received a call regarding a bomb in St Stephen's College at 8.50 am and another call from the St Thomas School was received at 8.01 am. However, according to the fire department, after they rushed multiple fire tenders to spot, nothing suspicious was found during the check.
On Monday, two schools in Chanakyapuri and the Dwarka area of Delhi also received bomb threats via Delhi Police's mail. However, no explosives were found in the operation.
ADVERTISEMENT
