Panic gripped Gurugram (Gurgaon) this morning as multiple prominent private schools received bomb threat emails. The alarming emails claimed that explosives had been planted on school campuses, forcing school administrations to suspend classes immediately and send students home.
The Gurugram Police, along with bomb disposal squads and dog squads, have launched a massive search operation across the affected schools. If you are a parent or resident, here is the latest confirmed update on the situation.
Which Schools Received the Threat?
On the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at least four major schools in Gurugram reported receiving threatening emails. According to initial reports, the schools include:
- Kunskapsskolan School (DLF Phase-1)
- Lancer’s International School (Sector 53)
- Heritage Xperiential Learning School (Sector 64)
- Pathways World School (Badshahpur)
The emails were reportedly received around 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, just as students were arriving or boarding buses.
Police Action: What is Happening Now?
As soon as the police control room was alerted, emergency protocols were activated.
- Evacuation: Schools that had already started classes were evacuated immediately. Students were moved to safe open grounds before being handed over to parents.
- Search Operation: Teams from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are currently combing the school premises.
- Cyber Investigation: The Gurugram Police Cyber Crime unit is analyzing the email headers to trace the IP address of the sender. Preliminary investigations suggest the emails might have been sent from a foreign server to hide the identity of the sender.
Official Update: A senior police officer stated, “We are conducting thorough checks at all listed locations. So far, no suspicious objects have been found. It appears to be a hoax designed to create panic, but we are not taking any chances.”
Impact on Parents and Students
The sudden news caused chaos among parents. Many rushed to schools to pick up their children. School buses that were en route were turned back, and messages were sent to parents’ WhatsApp groups declaring an emergency holiday.
“I dropped my daughter at the bus stop, and ten minutes later, I got a message that school is closed due to a security threat. It is terrifying,” said a parent from Sector 56.
Why is This Happening? (The Context)
This incident is not isolated. In the last week of January 2026, similar threats were reported in Noida and Delhi around Republic Day.
- Pattern: In almost all recent cases, the threats were sent via anonymous emails to multiple institutions at once.
- Hoax Trends: Historically, such “mass threat emails” in Delhi-NCR have turned out to be hoaxes meant to disturb peace and grab media attention. However, security agencies always treat them as genuine threats until the area is declared safe.
What Happens Next?
- Clearance Certificate: Schools will only reopen once the police issue a clearance certificate stating the campuses are 100% safe.
- Investigation: The police will likely register an FIR under relevant sections of the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the unknown sender.
- School Reopening: Parents are advised to wait for official communication from school authorities regarding the resumption of classes tomorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is the bomb threat in Gurgaon schools real?
So far, police searches have not found any explosives. Authorities suspect it is a hoax email sent to create panic, similar to recent incidents in Noida and Delhi.
Q2. Which schools in Gurgaon are closed today?
Schools like Heritage Xperiential, Kunskapsskolan, Lancer’s, and Pathways have suspended classes today due to the threat. Other schools may also close as a precaution.
Q3. Are the students safe?
Yes, all students were either sent back home from bus stops or evacuated safely from the school buildings. No injuries have been reported.
Q4. Who sent the threatening email?
The sender is currently unknown. The Cyber Crime police are tracking the email source, which is suspected to be from a foreign country.
Q5. Will schools open tomorrow?
It depends on the police clearance. Schools will inform parents via email or SMS once the security check is complete and it is safe to return.