False Amok Alarm Triggers Major Police Response at Cologne School

A technical glitch is suspected to have caused the false alarm, leading to a large-scale police operation.

The false amok alarm at a Cologne school led to significant concern among students, teachers, and parents.
Police responded with a major deployment, including special units and a helicopter, to secure the area.
All school buildings were thoroughly searched, but no threats or dangerous items were found.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the false alarm, with a technical defect being a possible explanation.
The police urged the public to avoid spreading false information during the incident to prevent panic.