Classes at Xinmin Secondary School resume after students and staff evacuated following bomb threat
A police sweep found nothing suspicious, and classes have resumed, the school said in a note to parents.
On August 13, Xinmin Secondary School in Hougang evacuated students and staff due to a bomb threat. The school alerted parents via the Parents Gateway app at 8:28 am that it was receiving the threat. Police arrived shortly after and conducted an extensive search of the premises, finding no suspicious items. All students and staff were accounted for.
The school has since resumed classes and the regular timetable. The origin and duration of the bomb threat remain unknown. The police are treating the incident as a case of false information, which can result in up to seven years in prison, a fine of up to $50,000, or both. A parent of a Secondary 3 student said she received the evacuation notice at around 10 am and was reassured by the school's swift action to keep students safe.
Xinmin's principal, Tan Soon Hui, stated that the school is cooperating with the police in their investigation and prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff.
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