Ahmedabad Schools, Narendra Modi Stadium Face Bomb Threats Ahead of Diljit Dosanjh Concert
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Panic gripped several parts of Ahmedabad on Wednesday morning after at least ten prominent schools, the Narendra Modi Stadium, and an upcoming concert venue of Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh received bomb threat emails. Civic authorities, local police, fire personnel, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), and sniffer dog units immediately scrambled to inspect the premises while administration teams evacuated hundreds of students.
Mass Evacuations Across Western Ahmedabad
The threat emails, which surfaced early in the morning, primarily targeted top institutions situated in western Ahmedabad. Among those affected were Zydus School for Excellence in Vejalpur, Bodakdev School for Children in Satellite, SGVP International School in Chharodi, along with Sant Kabir School and Asia School on Drive-In Road.
Upon discovering the threat, school administrations promptly alerted law enforcement and initiated safety protocols. Zydus School for Excellence sent an urgent alert to parents confirming the school would remain closed for the day owing to "unavoidable circumstances," arranging for buses to depart early at 11:30 AM and advising parents to collect their children directly.
District Education Officer Rohit Chaudhary instructed all school administrations across the city to notify local police stations immediately upon receiving similar communications. Authorities emphasized that student evacuations must be conducted systematically to prevent stampedes or public panic.
Khalistan References and Threats to Major Events
The threatening messages contained explicit references to the Khalistan movement, cited grievances regarding the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, and claimed to represent a militant organization. Beyond the classroom campuses, the sender specifically threatened to plant explosives at the Narendra Modi Stadium and targeted the venue for Diljit Dosanjh’s scheduled performance in the city.
The emails cited specific dates and locations, including references to November 1 and November 21 alongside the stadium complex. Security agencies are currently reviewing the technical details, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, and digital footprints associated with the sender accounts to ascertain whether the threat represents a genuine security breach or an elaborate hoax designed to disrupt public life.
Cyber Cell Probes Origin as Sweeps Continue
Teams from the BDDS, sniffer dog squads, and local police forces continue to conduct thorough sweeps across every mentioned educational institution and public facility. Police officials confirmed they are coordinating closely with venue managers at the Narendra Modi Stadium and event organizers for the Diljit Dosanjh concert to review intelligence assessments and bolster security protocols.
No explosive devices or suspicious items have been detected at any of the inspected sites so far. Law enforcement agencies have urged the public, parents, and school management teams to remain calm while the investigation proceeds.
Similar Threats in Ahmedabad
In September, Ahmedabad courts faced a similar bomb threat, leading to evacuation and extensive searches by police and bomb squads. The email, mentioning BRICS and Khalistani terms, prompted a serious response, though no explosives were found. Authorities are investigating the email's origin, noting similar past hoaxes.
Moreover, multiple bomb threats targeting schools, courts, government, and political offices in Ahmedabad had sparked widespread concern. Investigations are ongoing, with arrests made in some cases. While no explosives have been found, a vast email database was recovered in September. Authorities are probing possible links between incidents, including threats naming Somnath Temple and BJP offices, to determine if they are isolated hoaxes or connected to an organized network.
