Zero Tolerance: Delhi Schools Evacuated Amid Repeating Bomb Hoaxes

The safety of Delhi’s educational institutions has been thrown into question once again. On Friday, February 13, 2026, a fresh wave of anonymous bomb threat emails targeted several high-profile schools, marking the second such city-wide scare in less than five days.

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Police received the first emergency call at 9:12 AM from BT Tamil School in Jhandewalan. Shortly after, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and The British School also initiated emergency protocols, moving hundreds of students to playgrounds and secure assembly points while parents were notified via urgent SMS blasts.

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Morning Chaos: Timeline of the February 13 Threats

The coordinated nature of the emails suggests a calculated attempt to maximize panic.

• 9:12 AM: Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police are alerted by BT Tamil School.

• 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Multiple schools across Central and South Delhi report receiving identical emails from an anonymous sender.

• 10:15 AM: Parents at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya receive messages confirming a “security threat” and subsequent evacuation.

• 10:45 AM: Bomb Disposal Squads (BDS) and dog units arrive at the campuses to conduct systematic sweeps of classrooms and administrative blocks.

The “Khalistan National Army” Connection and Parliament Warning

These threats are not isolated incidents. They appear to be a continuation of the “Zachary Jenkins” emails sent on Monday, February 9, which targeted 15 schools.

1. The Ideology: The emails, purportedly signed by the “Khalistan National Army,” contained provocative messages such as “Delhi will become Khalistan in memory of Afzal Guru.”

2. The Parliament Link: Critically, the previous email warned of a specific attack on Parliament today, February 13, at 1:11 PM.

3. High Alert: Because of the specific date and time mentioned in the earlier threats, security across New Delhi’s “VVIP” zones has been bolstered significantly today, even though the school threats are currently believed to be hoaxes.

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Investigative Gaps: The “Zachary Jenkins” Identity

Despite the frequency of these threats, the perpetrators remain elusive.

• VPN Masking: Cyber cell officials indicate that the emails were sent using a sophisticated encrypted mail service and routed through multiple VPNs, making immediate tracing difficult.

• The “Zachary Jenkins” Alias: Investigators are looking into whether this is a lone-wolf actor or a coordinated disinformation campaign designed to stretch the resources of the Delhi Police.

Impact on Education: A Week of Disruption in the NCR

The psychological toll on students and parents is mounting. This week alone, schools in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Gurugram have also faced similar scares.

• Academic Loss: Principals have expressed concern over the disruption of internal assessments and practical exams, which are currently underway for many grades.

• SOP Activation: While schools have praised the rapid response of the Delhi Police, there is a growing call for a permanent solution to prevent these digital hoaxes from paralyzing the city’s infrastructure.

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[DELHI SCHOOL THREAT TRACKER: FEBRUARY 2026]

Next Steps

If you are a parent of a child in a Delhi school, you should monitor official school communication channels and refrain from spreading unverified WhatsApp rumors. Furthermore, if you are planning to travel through the Central Secretariat or Parliament Street areas today, you should expect significant traffic diversions and increased security checks leading up to the 1:11 PM window mentioned in the threats.

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