Patiala schools, railway station receive bomb threats; security stepped up

Several schools in Patiala district and the Patiala railway station were placed under heightened security on Tuesday after authorities received bomb threats through email, Punjab Police said.

The threat follows similar warnings reported earlier in Amritsar and Jalandhar, raising concerns among parents and local residents. Police teams were immediately deployed to the affected schools and public locations, where thorough search operations were carried out as a precautionary measure.

According to officials, the email claimed that explosive devices could detonate between 1:11 pm and 9:11 pm. As a result, access to certain areas was restricted while bomb disposal squads and local police conducted checks to ensure public safety.

The email also included threats directed at Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Police said the matter is being investigated to determine the origin of the message and whether it is linked to earlier threats in the state.

Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies, emphasizing that preventive measures are being taken to avoid any untoward incident.