40 Bengaluru Schools Receive Bomb Threat Emails; Security Searches Underway
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On July 18, 2025, Bangalore police were alerted after at least 40 private schools received horrifying emails warning that TNT explosives were hidden in their buildings.
The emails — reportedly sent from an account named “Roadkill” — stated that devices were concealed in black plastic bags inside classrooms and ominously warned, “not a single soul will survive”.
In response, authorities acted immediately: students and staff were evacuated, and bomb detection and disposal units, along with police dog squads, conducted thorough searches at schools in areas such as Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Kengeri, Central, and East Bengaluru.
So far, no explosives have been found, reinforcing suspicions that these are ‘hoax’ threats — a concerning trend across India since early 2024.
This incident mirrors a recent surge of similar bomb threats to schools in Delhi and Bengaluru. Earlier this week, approximately 28 Delhi schools received identical emails, traced back to VPNs or dark web channels. Such threats cause major disruption—prompting full evacuations and security sweeps—even after they are found to be false.
Police Statement: Senior officers confirm the continued investigations, including cyber forensics to trace email origins and sender IPs .
Why This Matters:
- These bomb threats are deliberately crafted to frighten communities and disrupt school operations.
- Even when hoaxes, they demand urgent action, causing anxiety, logistical challenges, and financial strain.
- Authorities are urging schools to stay vigilant, update emergency protocols, and coordinate with law enforcement for quick responses.
In simple terms: early Friday, 40 Bengaluru schools panicked over scary bomb emails. Police evacuated everyone and searched thoroughly—finding nothing. This seems to be part of a string of such false alerts. The investigation is ongoing, and schools have been urged to stay alert.
