Delhi govt ordered to formulate action plan

SCHOOL BOMB THREATS

- AIMAN FATIMA

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to formulate a comprehensive action plan for addressing bomb threats in schools, following a series of incidents causing widespread panic. The Court stressed the urgency of implementing a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that would clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all involved parties, including law enforcement agencies, school management, and municipal authorities.

In a ruling passed on November 14, 2024, Justice Sanjeev Narula emphasized that the SOP should ensure seamless coordination between various stakeholders to address bomb threats efficiently. The Court stated that the plan must be finalized after consultations with relevant stakeholders, including school representatives, law enforcement bodies, and municipal authorities.

Once the plan is finalized, it should be disseminated among all concerned parties.