Delhi schools report false viral claims about dog counts; officials deny order, seek legal action.

The Delhi Directorate of Education has filed a police complaint against false social media claims that teachers were ordered to count stray dogs, calling the reports false. Officials confirmed that no such directive was issued, and that a November 2025 circular, issued in response to a Supreme Court order, aimed solely to prevent dogs from entering schools for student safety through security measures. Despite an official denial on December 30, 2025, deceptive videos and impersonations continued to spread. The department has shared a list of the involved social media handles with Delhi Police and is pursuing legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act for offenses such as defamation, forgery, and spreading false content. It encourages the public to verify information from official sources.