New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Several Noida and Ahmedabad schools received bomb threats on Friday, days ahead of Republic Day.

In Noida, at least three schools received a bomb threat, including Shiv Nadar School, Bal Bharati School and Cambridge School.

In Gujarat, Xavier's School and Sant Kabir School received bomb threats.

"Several schools in western Ahmedabad received a bomb threat via email. Crime Branch's Bomb Squad and Forensic Department are carrying out investigation," Crime Branch Ahmedabad.

More details awaited

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