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Delhi Implements Comprehensive SOP to Address Bomb Threats in Schools

The new framework mandates preventive measures, interagency coordination, and legal actions against hoax threats across all schools in the capital.

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Overview

  • The Directorate of Education's 115-point SOP introduces a four-tier strategy focusing on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
  • Schools must install CCTV cameras, conduct regular safety drills, and submit monthly safety checklists to district authorities.
  • The SOP includes specific evacuation plans for children with special needs, ensuring no child is left behind during emergencies.
  • Legal actions are outlined for individuals responsible for hoax bomb threats, following over 200 false alarms in 2024–25.
  • Mandatory coordination with Delhi Police, Fire Services, and traffic authorities is required for threat assessments and evacuation procedures.