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Delhi Government Denies Stray Dog Census Reports as "Fake News"

The Delhi government has officially labeled reports of a stray dog census as "fake news," clarifying that a recent circular requesting nodal officers from schools and stadiums is solely for public safety compliance with a Supreme Court order. The directive, issued with top priority, requires institutions to submit officer details by a specified deadline to furnish information to the Chief Secretary's office. The government emphasized that the notice is unrelated to any dog census, aiming to correct widespread misinterpretation. This refutation seeks to end confusion caused by inaccurate claims linking the administrative circular to animal population surveys.

Key Points: Delhi Govt Refutes Stray Dog Census Reports as Fake News

  • Fake news dismissed
  • Nodal officers for safety compliance
  • Supreme Court order priority
  • No stray dog census instructed
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Delhi govt refutes reports on stray dog census as "fake news"

Delhi government clarifies circular on nodal officers is for safety compliance, not a stray dog census, dismissing viral reports as misinformation.

"Any claims linking this circular to a stray dog census are entirely inaccurate. - Delhi Government Notice"

New Delhi, December 29

The Delhi government has dismissed the reports claiming that the centre has requested all the educational institutions, schools and stadiums to nominate Nodal Officers in matters related to stray dogs and share details of the same as "fake news," according to an official notice.

The notice issued by the Caretaking Branch of the Delhi Directorate of Education further instructed the schools to submit details of the Nodal officers in a specific format. The details should include the name, designation, contact number, and email of the Nodal officers. All the schools (government schools, aided schools, and unaided recognised schools), stadiums, and sports complexes will submit these details.

The directive has been issued in view of a previous order by the apex court dated November 7, 2025, and a follow-up meeting dated November 20, which was focused on top-priority safety measures. The government clarified that there was no such instruction to any educational institution to conduct a census of stray dogs.

"The matter being related to safety of public and particularly the compliance of the directions of the Supreme Court order dated 07.11.2025 and subsequent instructions conveyed during the above referred meeting dated 20.11.2025, may be treated as Top Priority and the requisite data shall be provided latest by 26/11/2025, so that the same may be furnished to the Office of the Chief Secretary, GNCT of Delhi," the release stated

The notice has been issued to shoot down the "fake news" claiming that the Delhi government has requested schools to nominate Nodal Officers in matters related to stray dogs, which has caused confusion, misinterpreting the original circular.

"The matter pertains to the safety ofthe public and adherence to Supreme Court directions. Any claims linking this circular to a stray dog census are entirely inaccurate," the notice stated.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Honestly, a stray dog census doesn't sound like a bad idea at all! Our colony has so many packs, it's unsafe for kids and elders. The govt should actually consider it instead of just calling reports fake. 🐕
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Aman W
The notice is about appointing Nodal Officers for safety per Supreme Court orders. How did "stray dog census" even come into the picture? Some news portals just want clicks with sensational headlines. Disappointing.
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Sarah B
As a parent, I'm relieved. My child's school was buzzing with this rumor yesterday. The administration should share official clarifications directly with parents to avoid such panic.
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Vikram M
While I agree fake news is a problem, the government's communication could be clearer. If a simple circular about nodal officers can be so badly misinterpreted, maybe the wording needs to be more precise? Just a thought.
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Nisha Z
Supreme Court is involved, so it's clearly a serious safety issue. Fake news like this distracts from the actual problem. Hope the real purpose of the nodal officers is addressed properly.

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