Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Delhi Police Files FIR Over Stray Dog Misinformation
The Delhi government has filed a police complaint about false information being spread on social media.
Some people are saying that teachers are being asked to count stray dogs near their schools.
The government says this is not true and has asked the police to investigate.
They have shared evidence and asked for legal action against those spreading the false information.
The government also said that some people are pretending to be teachers and counting dogs to make videos.
They want the police to find out who is behind this and take action.
The false information has caused confusion and panic among teachers and parents.
The government has also shared a list of social media handles spreading false information.
Delhi government’s Directorate of Education filed a police complaint over misinformation about teachers counting stray dogs.
The misinformation caused confusion and panic among parents and teachers.
The DoE denied issuing any such directive and provided digital evidence to support their claim.
The complaint alleges impersonation of teachers and the spread of false information on social media.
Legal action is sought under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
- Who
- Delhi government’s Directorate of Education (DoE)
- What
- Filed a police complaint over misinformation about teachers counting stray dogs
- When
- January 1, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address false information causing confusion and panic among teachers and parents
Delhi Government
Social Media Users
Nature of the Claims
Delhi Government
The claims are false, fabricated, and baseless, and no such directive was issued by the Directorate of Education.
Social Media Users
Social media users claim that teachers were directed to count stray dogs, causing confusion and panic.
Intent Behind the Misinformation
Delhi Government
The misinformation is a deliberate and well-planned attempt to defame the department and harm the morale and dignity of teachers.
Social Media Users
Social media users may have spread the information without verifying its authenticity, leading to the misinformation campaign.
- Complaint Filed
- Yes, with Delhi Police at Civil Lines police station
- Alleged Misinformation
- Teachers counting stray dogs
- Legal Sections Cited
- 353(2), 196 (BNS), 66D, 67 (IT Act)
- Evidence Compiled
- Digital evidence, posts, timelines
- Impersonation Alleged
- Individuals impersonating teachers
- Government Response
- Denial of directive, demand for investigation
- Social Media Involvement
- False information spread on platforms
- Potential Actions
- FIR registration, thorough investigation
Sources
Delhi govt files police complaint over ‘misinformation’ about teachers counting stray dogs
"Conspiracy": Delhi Files Complaint Over Viral 'Teachers Counting Dogs' Claim
Delhi govt files police complaint over ‘fabricated’ claims on teachers counting stray dogs
DoE files police complaint after ‘misinformation’ about teachers being asked to count stray dogs
Delhi Education Dept Files Police Complaint Over Fake ‘Teachers Counting Stray Dogs’ Claim
Teachers sent to tackle stray dogs? Delhi govt files case
Stray dogs issue: Delhi Police files FIR after govt accuses AAP of spreading misinformation
‘False post’ on teachers counting stray dogs: Delhi Police lodges FIR on DoE complaint
Delhi govt threatening AAP workers with FIRs over stray dog order claim: AAP
