Delhi high court gives state govt eight weeks to formulate bomb threat SOP
Hindustan TimesNew Delhi In the order, released on November 14, the court directed the government to hold regular training sessions in schools as well The Delhi high court directed the Delhi government, within eight weeks, to formulate an action plan, including a standard operating procedure, to address bomb threats. “The respondents must formulate an effective strategy to address bomb threats and prevent potential disasters, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders and through coordinated efforts between various agencies, including law enforcement, municipal authorities, and representative bodies of school administrations,” the court said in its order. The court was responding to a plea filed by advocate Arpit Bhargava last year, in the wake of a hoax bomb threat at DPS Mathura Road, alleging inaction and negligent approach of the Delhi government in addressing recurring bomb threat emails received by various schools across the Capital. The Delhi government filed a status report, indicating the details of nodal authorities responsible for taking action in case of receipt of bomb threats and various circulars issued by them to address such situations.