Amritsar’s Spring Dale School receives bomb threat, probe on
Amritsar, September 12: Amritsar’s Spring Dale School received bomb threat via social media. A message has been received threatening to bomb the school. The school management lodged a complaint with the Police Commissioner of Amritsar in this regard.
As soon as Amritsar Commissionerate Police received the information, he started the investigation process.
Notably, a screenshot of WhatsApp chat is going viral over social media that mentions about blast at Spring Dale School on September 16.
The security of the school and nearby areas has also been enhanced.
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Meanwhile, Spring Dale Senior School issued press statement, "It came to the notice of the school that a threatening message was in circulation in social media of similar nature as was circulated against another school in the city last week.The school authorities taking a serious note of the social media message informed the Police authorities to ensure the safety and security of the students and staff of the school.
The police authorities informed the school management that the situation is under control and safety and security of the school children will be ensured as an FIR has been lodged and the matter is being investigated.
As per the school management the school will function tomorrow as per the routine."
Notably, few days ago DAV Public school, Lawrence road also received a bomb threat via social media.
But however, taking strict cognizance of the matter AAP MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap visited the site to ensure safety of the school. In a Facebook post he wrote, “Everything is normal at DAV Public School, Lawrence Road, Amritsar.It was only a rumor. I visited the school, talked to the school authorities and also with the police. The local police has conducted routine drill on the information.”
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