New Delhi [India], May 1 (HBTV): Approximately 60 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via mail on Wednesday, officials said according to the Delhi Fire services. Fire Services Director Atul Garg confirmed that more than 60 schools had received the threats.    

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has initiated an investigation into the bomb threats sent to several schools but nothing suspicious has been found yet, said police officials.  

New Delhi’s Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Devesh Kumar Mahla said, "We've checked all the schools and nothing has been found, there is no need to panic."  

Delhi LG VK Saxena who is inspecting one of the schools that received the threat said he had sought a detailed probe from the Delhi Police Commissioner.    

"Spoke to the police commissioner and sought a detailed report into the bomb threats at schools in Delhi-NCR. Directed Delhi Police to carry out a thorough search in school premises, identify the culprits & ensure there are no lapses. I request the parents not to panic and co-operate with the administration in ensuring safety of schools and the children. The miscreants & culprits will not be spared." LG VK Saxena said. 

Authorities are inspecting affected schools to ensure the safety of students and stakeholders. DCP South West, Rohit Meena, stated that multiple schools received bomb threat emails around 4:15 a.m., leading the police to act.  

Rohit Meena explained that after receiving the threatening email, authorities promptly decided to close the affected schools and send students back home. 

DCP Meena urged students and parents to remain calm and assured them that all necessary precautions are being taken. 

All schools in Delhi-NCR to which threatening emails were sent have been closed as a precaution and the children have been sent back.  

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.