📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Gopal1035
Crime
Threat to Bomb Two Jalandhar Schools Sparks Outrage
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:17 PM
👁 26
A threat was received to bomb APJ School and Army Public School in Jalandhar, citing Rahul Gandhi’s circle. Authorities have launched an investigation and increased security at the schools.
A threat to detonate bombs at APJ School and Army Public School in Jalandhar was received by local authorities earlier this week. The warning, which mentioned Rahul Gandhi’s circle, prompted an immediate response from the police and the Punjab State Police.
The threat was logged by the Jalandhar police station and the case has been assigned to the anti-terrorism wing. Officials confirmed that the schools are now under heightened security, with additional patrols and CCTV coverage.
Both schools are located in the city’s central district, and parents have been advised to keep their children indoors until the situation is clarified. The police are investigating the source of the threat and have requested any witnesses to come forward.
No injuries or damage have been reported, and the schools remain open for classes. The incident has raised concerns about campus safety across Punjab.
The threat was logged by the Jalandhar police station and the case has been assigned to the anti-terrorism wing. Officials confirmed that the schools are now under heightened security, with additional patrols and CCTV coverage.
Both schools are located in the city’s central district, and parents have been advised to keep their children indoors until the situation is clarified. The police are investigating the source of the threat and have requested any witnesses to come forward.
No injuries or damage have been reported, and the schools remain open for classes. The incident has raised concerns about campus safety across Punjab.