The Delhi Police have successfully traced the IP address of a hoax email that threatened to bomb 150 schools in Delhi-NCR to Budapest, Hungary. The email, which was sent from a proxy server, claimed that explosives had been planted in the schools, leading to mass evacuations and searches on May 1. However, the threat was later declared a hoax.
Despite the threat being deemed a hoax, the police are continuing to investigate further, suspecting a deeper conspiracy by a terror group during the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Authorities are exploring the possibility of an ISIS module being involved in the incident.
The swift action by the Delhi Police in tracing the IP address to Budapest, Hungary, highlights the efficiency and effectiveness of the law enforcement agency in dealing with such threats. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to identify the perpetrators and prevent further incidents.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating terrorism and ensuring public safety. The police are urging the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
In a separate incident, a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Michigan was dismantled by police amid safety concerns and accusations of antisemitism. The encampment, set up in late April, was a popular spot for university protests, but had become a concern for the university administration due to overloaded power lines and open flames.
The university's President, Santa Ono, stated that the encampment had become a safety risk, and that organizers had failed to cooperate with instructions to make changes following a fire marshal inspection. The university's Board of Regents Chair, Sarah Hubbard, had previously stated that the university had no direct investments in Israel and had placed less than $15 million in funds that may include Israeli companies, which is less than 0.1% of the overall endowment.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and tussle between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups, and the need for universities and authorities to balance free speech with public safety and address antisemitism and hate crimes.
In another development, the Kerala High Court quashed the nominations made by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to the Senate of the University of Kerala, citing irregularities and lack of merit. The court directed the Governor to select fresh nominees within six weeks, considering the claims of the petitioners and in accordance with the Kerala University Act, 1974. The ruling is seen as a setback for the Governor and a victory for the ruling Left government in Kerala, which had opposed the nominations.