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Multiple schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threat emails originating from a single IP address in Russia. The email, sent via the ‘mail.ru’ domain, sparked panic, leading to closures and student evacuations. The Delhi Police’s cyber team is investigating the incident and tracing the IP address. The letters contained threats of explosive devices planted in schools and called for violence against students. Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena assured strict punishment for the culprits. The Ministry of Home Affairs classified the threat as a hoax, advising against panic. Thorough checks are ongoing, with the Delhi Police Crime Branch investigating the situation. Despite the hoax determination, officials emphasize the need to take all threats seriously.

Goa’s Dabolim airport has been placed on high alert after an email threat of a bomb was received on Monday. Security has been increased at the airport, but flight operations remain unaffected. The airport authorities are investigating the origin of the email, which was also sent to other airports in the country.

A New Hampshire man, identified as 55-year-old William Giordani, has been sentenced to three years of probation for his involvement in a plot that resulted in bomb threats to Harvard University last year. The threats led to the evacuation of Harvard’s Science Center Plaza and surrounding academic buildings, as well as the controlled detonation of a hoax device on April 13, 2023. Giordani initially faced charges of making an extortionate bomb threat, but those charges were dropped. He pleaded guilty to one count of concealing a federal felony, acknowledging his knowledge of the plot and his failure to report it. Prosecutors recommended a sentence of up to three years’ probation, considering Giordani’s drug habit and his involvement in a recovery program. The plot involved a Craigslist ad seeking an individual to purchase fireworks and collect various items in Massachusetts, including wire, a metal locking safe, and a bag, which were intended to be delivered to Giordani’s son at Harvard. After retrieving the items, Giordani became suspicious of their potential use in constructing a bomb, as suggested by deleted text messages. He also took steps to evade police contact, indicating a desire to conceal his role in the delivery of the bag. The incident resulted in no injuries.

A bomb threat reported at San Jose City College on Wednesday evening forced the evacuation of the campus and the cancelation of classes. The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) responded to the call at 5:03 p.m. As of 7 p.m., officers remained on the scene, clearing the campus. The public is advised to avoid the area.

A bomb threat prompted a lockdown at Simi Valley High School on Wednesday morning. The school received the threat shortly after 8:30 a.m., and police arrived on the scene promptly. The campus was placed on lockdown, and officers with K-9 units conducted a thorough search. Students and faculty were seen seated on the basketball courts a short distance away, while several streets around the high school were closed. The public was advised to avoid the area as the situation continued to develop.

In 1983, Dolly Parton faced a nerve-wracking concert in England, but her worries about her outfit paled in comparison to a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of the theater. Despite the fear, Parton was moved by the audience’s return and their warm reception of her performance. Throughout her career, Parton has also faced other threatening incidents, including death threats in 1976 that led to the cancellation of a concert.

The premiere of the Lil Nas X documentary, titled ‘Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero,’ was delayed by 30 minutes due to a bomb threat at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. The threat was reportedly targeted toward the artist or the film due to Nas’s sexual orientation. Security thoroughly searched the venue and concluded that the threat was not credible. The documentary, which showcases Lil Nas X’s life on the road and his experiences as a queer artist in the entertainment industry, eventually premiered at 10:30 pm.