A chilling bomb threat to a prominent Delhi coaching institute was defused yesterday evening, with police arresting an extortion caller who had demanded a hefty sum in exchange for not detonating the device.
The threat was made to the management of the coaching centre, with the caller claiming that a bomb had been planted on the premises and would explode unless a ransom of ₹50 lakh was paid.
Efforts to Track Down the Culprit
Acting swiftly, Delhi Police launched a manhunt to track down the culprit, scouring the area and verifying the authenticity of the threat.
As it turned out, the caller was a local resident with a history of making extortion calls to various businesses in the city.
Police officials say that the arrest was made possible due to the centre’s management reporting the threat to the authorities promptly and the swift response of the police team.
The bomb disposal squad was also deployed to the scene to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the city, highlighting the need for increased security measures at educational institutions.
With the threat now neutralized and the culprit behind bars, the focus is now on enhancing security protocols at coaching centres and other educational establishments.
The police have assured parents and students that they are working tirelessly to prevent such incidents in the future.