Delhi government issues SOP for handling bomb threats in schools

COMPLYING with a high court order, the Delhi government has rolled out a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for managing bomb threats in schools that includes a raft of measures like installing CCTV cameras, making evacuation plans and holding regular safety audits and mock drills.

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Designed by the Directorate of Education (DoE), the protocol has a four-tier strategy focusing on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

It aims to instill a culture of preparedness and vigilance while ensuring a swift and coordinated response during emergencies, the DoE said.

To maintain transparency and accountability, schools are now required to submit a monthly safety checklist to their respective district authorities, it said.