Tik ​​Tok threats prompt closure of schools in several states of US

Baaghi TV: Following recent unconfirmed threats of attacks on educational institutions on the social media platform Tik Tok, several schools in United States have suspended regular classes to ensure security.

According to US technology website The Verge, several districts in California, Texas, Minnesota and Missouri suspended classes on Friday following threats on the social media platform, Tik Tok. According to the British newspaper The Guardian, Tik Tok allegedly threatened to shoot and blow up schools across the United States, and this has led to increased security at educational institutions in several states. A school in the US state of Illinois has informed parents in an email that there is a trend on December 17 regarding US schools and attacks.

While there are no known specific threats against New Jersey schools, the safety of our children is our highest priority and we will work closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation and remain prepared.

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 16, 2021

The Tik Tok administration said in a statement that they had found no evidence of threats regarding school attacks made through this platform and that they may just be rumors.

We handle even rumored threats with utmost seriousness, which is why we're working with law enforcement to look into warnings about potential violence at schools even though we have not found evidence of such threats originating or spreading via TikTok.

— TikTokComms (@TikTokComms) December 16, 2021