Tricity Schools on High Alert: 16 Institutions Evacuated After Bomb Threat Emails

The “Tricity” area of Chandigarh and Mohali faced a morning of high tension on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as multiple prominent private schools were forced to suspend operations. The disruption began at approximately 7:30 AM, when administrative offices discovered emails on their official IDs warning of explosive devices planted on the premises.

While the threats have largely been categorized as hoaxes, the scale of the police response highlights a growing concern over “digital terrorism” targeting educational institutions across North India.

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Tricity Under Alert: List of Affected Schools

The threat specifically targeted high-profile private institutions, causing widespread panic among parents who had just dropped off their children.

• Mohali Area: Yadavindra Public School (YPS) Sector 51, Learning Paths School Sector 67, Manav Mangal Smart School Sector 88, Shivalik Public School, Ryan International, and Paragon Senior Secondary School.

• Chandigarh Area: Several private and government-run schools received similar communication, though the volume was concentrated in the Mohali belt.

• Total Count: Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans confirmed that 16 schools in his jurisdiction alone were under investigation.

Investigation Deepens: The Pattern of Digital Hoaxes

This incident is the second major wave of threats in 2026. On January 28, at least 30 schools in Chandigarh received identical emails.

1. The Origin: Preliminary tracing by the Cyber Cell suggests the emails were routed through VPNs and proxy servers based in the United States and parts of Europe.

2. The Content: The messages often contain inflammatory language or “calls to action” designed to cause maximum social friction.

3. The Goal: Intelligence officials believe these coordinated “bomb-mail” campaigns are intended to strain police resources and create a climate of fear.

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Police Response: Anti-Sabotage Teams and SOPs

In light of the recurring threats, the Chandigarh and Punjab Police have fast-tracked the drafting of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for school bomb threats.

• Resource Mobilization: Because the local bomb disposal squad was spread thin, additional anti-sabotage teams were called in from Fatehgarh Sahib and Rupnagar districts.

• Traffic Management: Thousands of parents rushing to pick up children caused massive logjams on the Airport Road and Sector-specific arteries, leading police to advise against “panic-driving.”

Official Quote: “We are not ruling out any possibility, but the primary focus is on identifying the source of these encrypted emails. The safety of the students is our non-negotiable priority,” stated Superintendent of Police Dilpreet Singh.

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Parental Guidance: Managing School Disruptions

School administrations have urged parents to rely only on official school apps or SMS gateways for information.

• Turning Back Buses: Several schools, including Infinite Jesus School, successfully turned back buses that had already started their routes, ensuring students never entered the campus.

• Future Protocols: Schools are being advised not to declare immediate “holidays” without police confirmation to prevent unnecessary alarm, though most chose a “safety first” approach today.

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Next Steps

To stay updated on the reopening schedule of your child’s school, you should monitor the official Twitter (X) handle of the Chandigarh Police and the Mohali District Administration. Furthermore, if you are a school administrator, ensure your IT firewall is updated to flag emails from “disposable” domains like protonmail or tutanota, which are frequently used in these incidents.

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