Bomb Threats Hit Ahmedabad and Noida Schools Before Republic Day

Several schools in Ahmedabad and Noida received bomb threats via email on Friday, January 23, 2026, just days before Republic Day.

Noida Schools Respond to Threat

In Noida, Shiv Nadar School, Bal Bharati School, and Cambridge School were among those that received bomb threats. Shiv Nadar School announced it would remain closed on Friday as a precaution, sending buses back to designated drop-off spots. Parents were asked to stay in contact with bus staff for updates. Cambridge School also alerted parents and asked them to pick up their children as a precautionary measure after receiving a bomb threat via email. Bal Bharati School dismissed pre-primary classes (Nursery, LKG, and UKG) and was put on high alert.

Noida Police stated that senior officers, police personnel, bomb squads, fire brigades, dog squads, and BDDS teams were dispatched to the schools. Authorities are conducting thorough checks and a technical examination of the emails.

Ahmedabad Schools Targeted

Several schools in Ahmedabad also received bomb threats via email, prompting school administrations to inform the police. Ahmedabad's crime branch, bomb squad, and forensic department have launched an investigation.

Investigations and Security Measures

Following the threats, security measures were heightened across both cities. Bomb disposal squads and police teams were deployed to conduct thorough searches. Authorities are investigating the source of the emails.

Noida Police have urged the public to disregard any rumors and confirmed that the situation is under control.

Conclusion

Bomb threats were emailed to multiple schools in Ahmedabad and Noida on January 23, 2026. In response, schools were evacuated or closed, and police investigations are underway. Security measures have been heightened, and authorities are working to determine the source of the threats.