Thu May 01 19:09:21 UTC 2025: **Delhi High Court Slaps Notices on Government, Police Over School Bomb Threat Inaction**
NEW DELHI (May 2, 2025) – The Delhi High Court issued notices to the Delhi government’s Chief Secretary and city police on Thursday for their alleged failure to establish a comprehensive system for handling bomb threats in schools. The court highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated response, citing the increasing frequency of these threats, many of which are hoaxes, and the resulting distress caused to students, parents, and school staff.
The action follows a petition filed by advocate Arpit Bhargava, who accused the government and police of inaction and negligence, alleging contempt of court for failing to comply with a November 14, 2024, directive to develop a comprehensive action plan with a detailed standard operating procedure. The court’s eight-week deadline for this plan expired on January 14, 2025, without any reported progress.
The High Court has now demanded a status report and summoned relevant officials to appear at the next hearing on May 19. The court’s strong response underscores the seriousness of the issue and the need for immediate action to address the recurring threat of bomb scares in Delhi schools.
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