The Delhi government’s Education Department has taken action against the spread of false information suggesting that school teachers in the city would be involved in counting stray dogs. Director of Information Publicity Sushil Singh stated that a formal police complaint has been lodged to investigate the individuals responsible for promoting this misinformation on social media. Singh emphasized that the misuse of social platforms to propagate falsehoods is unacceptable and urged for a thorough police inquiry into the matter.
Singh highlighted that the intention behind the false narrative was beyond mere political criticism and aimed at misleading the public. He condemned the circulation of fake videos and reels that falsely portrayed government school teachers being assigned dog counting duties. The Directorate of Education clarified that there was no official directive instructing teachers to engage in such activities, emphasizing that the misinformation stemmed from a misinterpretation of a routine circular.
The complaint filed by the Education Department seeks to uncover the motives of those behind the orchestrated campaign of spreading misinformation. Singh underscored the importance of setting the record straight and educating the public on how misinformation can be manipulated and distorted through social media channels. The government’s response aims to dispel the fabricated claims and restore the credibility of the Directorate of Education.
