Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Guwahati Schools Receive Hoax Bomb Threats
On January 23, some schools in Guwahati, India, received scary emails saying there was a bomb that would explode at 1 PM.
The police and bomb teams quickly checked the schools but found nothing.
They said the emails were fake and meant to scare people during the Saraswati Puja festival.
The police are now trying to find out who sent the emails.
They also said they are being extra careful because of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations.
The police told everyone not to worry and that the city is safe.
Bomb threat emails sent to schools in Guwahati were confirmed as a hoax.
Police and bomb disposal teams conducted thorough searches and found no explosives.
The emails were sent under the name Rupan Kumar Dhar and aimed to create panic during Saraswati Puja.
Increased vigilance is in place due to the upcoming Republic Day celebrations.
Police are investigating the source of the emails and warn of strict legal action.
- Who
- Police and bomb disposal teams in Guwahati
- What
- Hoax bomb threat emails sent to schools
- When
- January 23, ahead of Republic Day
- Where
- Guwahati, India
- Why
- To create panic during Saraswati Puja celebrations
Police
Public
Investigation
Police
Police are thoroughly investigating the origin of the emails and checking if other schools received similar threats.
Public
Public is concerned about the safety of schools and the potential for future threats.
- Location
- Guwahati, India
- Date
- January 23
- Time of Threat
- 1 PM
- Sender's Name
- Rupan Kumar Dhar
- Action Taken
- Police and bomb disposal teams conducted searches
- Outcome
- No explosives found; threat confirmed as hoax
- Ongoing Measures
- Increased vigilance for Saraswati Puja and Republic Day
