Overview
- Delhi Police’s IFSO unit opened a case against unidentified persons after the Directorate of Education complained about a viral claim that teachers were told to count stray dogs.
- Police said the FIR was registered under BNS sections 353(1) and 192, with Indian Express reporting inclusion of Information Technology Act Section 67 by the cyber unit.
- The DoE reiterated that no order ever directed teachers to count dogs, describing its November 20 circular as compliance with a Supreme Court proceeding focused on student safety and access control.
- The complaint cites alleged impersonation of teachers in social media videos, and includes preserved digital evidence and a list of handles said to have amplified the claim.
- The dispute has turned political, with Delhi ministers blaming AAP and Arvind Kejriwal, while AAP leaders cite November 20 and an asserted December 5 circular and call the FIR move an attempt to intimidate as the cyber probe continues.