Bomb threat emails caused school evacuations in Chandigarh and Gurugram on Jan. 28, 2026, but no explosives were found.

Several schools in Chandigarh and Gurugram received bomb threat emails on January 28, 2026, which led to security sweeps, temporary closures, and evacuations. Police, bomb disposal units, and sniffer dogs were used by the authorities in both cities, but no explosives were discovered. Investigations are still underway after the threats, which were sent via email, were connected to a common digital source. Similar hoax threats have been reported in northern India, including Punjab and Haryana. Authorities urged people to remain composed, stressed the importance of following safety procedures, and suggested using the 112 helpline to report threats. There were no reported injuries.