Bomb Threat Hoax Shakes Local Schools

Nine educational institutions received a bomb threat via email, prompting urgent police action. After thorough searches by bomb squads, the threats were deemed a hoax. The involved schools included Campion School, St Joseph's College, and others. The situation highlighted security alertness and prompted discussions on improving threat response protocols.

Nine educational institutions were plunged into panic on Thursday when they received an alarming email hinting at planted bombs on their premises. Police confirmed it was a hoax after exhaustive inspections.

The swift response was initiated by Manapparai's Campion School, which informed the authorities upon receiving the email. Bomb squads subsequently combed through the institutions with similar alerts.

The educational centers, including St Joseph’s College and Holy Cross College, were declared safe after the searches. The incident has triggered talks about reinforcing emergency response measures and digital threat management.

(With inputs from agencies.)