Ludhiana, March 11 -- A wave of alarm swept across Ludhiana on Tuesday after bomb threat emails were sent to at least 10 schools and the city's railway station, triggering emergency evacuations, intensive security sweeps and a high alert acr oss Punjab's industrial hub.

Acting swiftly on the threats, Punjab Police teams, along with bomb disposal and dog squads, were deployed to the affected institutions to conduct thorough searches. As a precautionary measure, students were immediately evacuated while security personnel scanned classrooms, corridors and surrounding areas.

Police officials said the emails were sent from - marammanoubi845@gmail.com - warning of explosions in schools at 1.11 pm and in trains at 3.11 pm. The message also is...