Delhi Police have registered an FIR after the Directorate of Education (DoE) flagged a surge of misinformation on social media claiming that Delhi government school teachers had been assigned to count stray dogs. Authorities described the posts as “false, misleading, and malicious,” aimed at discrediting the city’s education system and eroding public trust in schools.

The FIR was lodged by the Special Cell of Delhi Police at Civil Lines following a complaint from the DoE. The case is now being investigated by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit, which is examining the origins and spread of the allegedly fake content. Officials said both the creators and propagators of the misinformation are being identified.

The DoE alleged that certain individuals were deliberately posting fabricated news to harm the department’s reputation. The complaint highlighted instances of impersonation, where social media accounts claimed to be teachers and shared videos reinforcing the false narrative, causing confusion among parents and the public. Digital evidence, including social media posts, timelines, and handles, has been submitted to the police as part of the investigation.

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Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood clarified that the government’s circular only instructed school heads and stadium in-charges to appoint nodal officers responsible for coordinating measures to prevent stray dogs from entering school premises. He emphasized that no duties were assigned to teachers. “There is no mention anywhere of teachers counting stray dogs,” Sood said.

Education Director Veditha Reddy also dismissed the claims as “completely false and fabricated,” reaffirming that teachers remain focused on academic responsibilities. The spread of misinformation, she added, created unnecessary panic and confusion among teachers, parents, and school staff, undermining public confidence in educational institutions.

The incident has sparked a political row, with Sood accusing Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, of amplifying the false claims online for political advantage. The Delhi government reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against misinformation targeting public institutions and warned of strict legal action against those responsible. Citizens were urged to rely only on official communications and avoid sharing unverified content.

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