Terror emails targeting Amritsar schools and the Shatabdi Express triggered a massive security operation on Friday. Warnings of imminent blasts led to immediate lockdowns, student evacuations, and thorough inspections by bomb experts.
Parents converged on schools amid heightened tension, while rail authorities heightened vigilance. Police cyber teams are dissecting the threats to pinpoint the source, determined to nab the culprits.
Not new to Amritsar, these emails echo past incidents at local schools, mostly debunked as fakes. Punjab’s broader landscape—from Chandigarh to Patiala—mirrors this, with hoaxes battering schools, medical facilities, and official structures, eroding trust and resources.
Treating each alert gravely, officials rally community support against misinformation. The ongoing investigation aims to restore calm, highlighting the imperative for ironclad safeguards in an era of easy digital threats.