Several schools in Ahmedabad and Noida were placed on high alert on Friday after receiving bomb threats via email, just days ahead of Republic Day. The incidents led to emergency security checks, temporary closures, and heightened concern among parents and authorities.
In Ahmedabad, multiple schools reported receiving threatening emails early in the morning. The city&rsquo;s crime branch immediately deployed bomb disposal units and forensic teams to the affected campuses. Officials said thorough searches are underway and no suspicious objects have been found so far. Investigators are working to trace the origin of the emails.
In Noida, the threats forced several prominent schools to shut for the day. Shiv Nadar School announced a complete closure after receiving a bomb threat email, stating that a full security sweep would be conducted as a precaution. School buses were turned back, and parents were asked to collect their children from designated drop-off points.
Cambridge School also received a similar threat, after which parents were alerted and told to pick up their children immediately. Bal Bharati School was placed on high alert as well. While no official reason was initially shared with parents, pre-primary classes, including Nursery, LKG and UKG, were dismissed. Other sections continued temporarily due to staggered schedules and bus routes, with further instructions awaited.
Noida police said senior officers, along with teams from local police stations, bomb disposal squads, fire services, dog units and BDDS teams, were rushed to all affected locations. Each campus is being thoroughly checked to rule out any threat.
At the same time, the cyber crime unit has begun a technical analysis of the threatening emails to trace their source and identify those responsible. Authorities have assured parents that all necessary safety measures are being taken and urged the public to remain calm while investigations continue.
The coordinated threats, coming so close to Republic Day, have raised broader security concerns across both cities. Police have warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found issuing hoax threats or attempting to spread panic.

Bomb Threats Hit Schools in Ahmedabad, Noida

Schools shut as bomb threat emails trigger security sweeps ahead of Republic Day

Bomb Threats Hit Schools in Ahmedabad, Noida

Schools shut as bomb threat emails trigger security sweeps ahead of Republic Day

January 23, 2026 | 13:01 IST