Over 40 schools across Delhi received bomb threats via email on Sunday night, with the sender demanding a ransom of USD 30,000. The threat warned of bombs hidden inside several school buildings, and claimed that if the ransom was not paid, the bombs would detonate, causing injuries to those present.

According to Delhi Police, the email, which was sent at approximately 11:38 pm on December 8, stated: “I planted multiple bombs (lead azide, explosive compound used in detonators) inside the building. I planted multiple bombs inside the building. The bombs are small and hidden very well. It will not cause much damage to the building, but many people will be injured when the bombs detonate. You all deserve to suffer and lose limbs. If I do not receive USD 30,000, I will detonate the bombs.”