Classes at Xinmin Secondary School resume after students and staff evacuated following bomb threat
Police sweep found nothing suspicious and classes have resumed, said the school in note to parents.
On the morning of Aug 13, a bomb threat led to the evacuation of students and staff at Xinmin Secondary School in Hougang. The school promptly activated its evacuation procedures at 8.28am, alerting parents and guardians via the Parents Gateway app. The police conducted a thorough search of the premises and found no suspicious items, accounting for all students and staff.
School resumed its regular timetable, but the circumstances surrounding the bomb threat remain unclear. The police are investigating the incident as communicating false information of a harmful nature, with penalties up to 7 years in prison or a fine of $50,000. Parents expressed relief at the school's swift evacuation and reassurance that students were safe.
The principal emphasized the school's commitment to safety and well-being, supporting measures for future emergencies.
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