BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday has directed the police to conduct a detailed probe into the bomb threats received by 68 schools, and provide adequate security to schools.
Speaking to reporters here, the CM said, “I have told the police to check the source of the e-mail.” Siddaramaiah also said he has directed police to give protection to temples.
“Similar threat emails and calls were made in the past too. One need not panic,” he urged the worried parents.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara too said the government will thoroughly investigate the matter. He directed the police to be on high alert. “We have taken this incident seriously. We will take it to its logical end. We need to be more prepared to ensure such incidents do not repeat,” he added.
Meanwhile, Deputy CM D K Shivakumar said they are confident of apprehending the culprits in less than 24 hours. He visited Neev Academy, one of the schools which received the hoax bomb threat.
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner has already informed that it is fake mail. “The police, however, are not taking any chances and bomb disposal squads are combing the premises of all the schools which received the threat,” Shivakumar said.
The DyCM also said that he is in constant touch with the police. “Hoax threats can’t be taken lightly and a thorough investigation needs to be done,” he added.