Kejriwal Criticizes Delhi Government Over Repeated Bomb Threats to Schools

Kejriwal's Strong Condemnation of Security Management

Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and former Chief Minister of Delhi, expressed his discontent on Saturday regarding the repeated bomb threats received by schools in the city. In a post on social media platform X, he highlighted that despite numerous threats over the past year, no arrests have been made. Kejriwal stated that the constant bomb threats have instilled fear among parents and students, leading to school closures and widespread panic.

 

He sharply criticized the government's handling of security in the national capital, emphasizing that parents are living in a state of fear every day. Kejriwal questioned, "How can a four-engine BJP government fail to ensure the safety of the capital? When will this end?" Earlier that morning, several schools across different areas of Delhi received bomb threats via phone calls, including DPS Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya. As a precaution, students and staff were evacuated from the premises.

 

Following the threats, police teams and bomb disposal units were dispatched to the targeted schools. DPS Dwarka, one of the affected institutions, announced the closure of the school for the day and postponed mid-term examinations due to 'unavoidable circumstances.' The circular from DPS Dwarka stated, "Dear Parents, please note that due to unavoidable reasons, the school will remain closed today, Saturday, September 20, 2025. All school buses and private vans/cabs are being sent back immediately. Parents are requested to reach the stop to pick up their children. If private buses drop off their children at school, their parents must come to collect them. The mid-term examinations scheduled for today have been postponed, and new dates will be communicated soon."

 

In addition to schools, colleges in various parts of the city also received bomb threats. The University College of Medical Sciences in New Delhi received a bomb threat via email on September 9. Upon receiving the threat, the college was evacuated without any chaos. Subsequently, a bomb disposal team conducted a thorough search of the campus, declaring it safe by 1:30 PM and confirming that the threat was a hoax. Another educational institution, Maulana Azad Medical College, and the Chief Minister's Secretariat also received bomb threats on the same day. According to DCP Nidhin Valson, the email sent to the dean of MAMC lacked specific details. However, a bomb disposal unit was dispatched to the scene afterward.