Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Chamoli Closes 10 Schools Over Aggressive Stray Dog Threat
Ten schools in Narayanbagar, Chamoli, were temporarily closed because aggressive stray dogs could hurt students.
The closure runs from August 20 through August 23.
Students will stay home during this period.
Teachers will continue lessons online.
Local officials said the decision was made to protect children.
Residents had raised concerns after dog-bite incidents were reported in the area.
Teams from multiple departments are working to find and control aggressive dogs.
Officials will review the situation before deciding whether schools can safely reopen.
Ten schools in Chamoli’s Narayanbagar area were closed to students from August 20 to 23.
The closure followed concerns about stray and aggressive dogs and reported dog-bite incidents.
Teachers were instructed to continue educational activities through online classes during the closure.
The order was issued by Chief Education Officer Akash Saraswat under District Magistrate directions.
Officials are expected to reassess the situation before schools are scheduled to reopen after August 23.
- Who
- Ten schools, their students and teachers, and Chamoli district education authorities are involved.
- What
- Ten schools were ordered closed to students for four days, with lessons continuing online.
- When
- The closure is scheduled for August 20 through August 23.
- Where
- The affected schools are in the Narayanbagar area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Authorities cited a serious threat from stray and aggressive dogs and sought to prevent incidents involving students.
- Affected institutions
- Ten schools in the Narayanbagar area
- Closure period
- August 20 to 23
- Reason
- Concerns over stray and aggressive dogs
- Education arrangement
- Teachers were instructed to conduct online classes
- Issuing official
- Akash Saraswat, Chief Education Officer, Chamoli
- Administrative direction
- The order was issued in compliance with directions from the District Magistrate, Chamoli
- Additional response
- Multi-department teams have been involved in identifying and controlling aggressive stray dogs