Bomb Threats In Jalandhar Target Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Schools Ahead Of PM Modi’s Visit

Bomb threats targeting Dera Sachkhand Ballan and two schools in Jalandhar were reported on Saturday, triggering heightened security measures just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the sect’s headquarters. Police and security agencies swung into action after threatening emails were received, raising concerns given the high-profile nature of the Prime Minister’s programme in Punjab.

Officials clarified that while the emails were sent to schools, the content specifically referred to Dera Sachkhand Ballan. As a precaution, bomb disposal squads were rushed to the locations mentioned, and extensive security checks were carried out.

According to police officials, one of the threat emails was received by Cambridge School in Jalandhar. The message warned of bomb blasts in “three to four schools” and explicitly linked the threat to Prime Minister Modi’s visit, reported PTI. The sender identified himself as “Billy Hall” and also mentioned the Prime Minister’s proposed stop at Dera Sachkhand Ballan.