Delhi Police Files FIR Over Saurabh Bhardwaj's "Stray Dog Count" Tweet

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News18•02-01-2026, 15:04
Delhi Police Files FIR Over Saurabh Bhardwaj's "Stray Dog Count" Tweet
- •Delhi Police's Special Cell (IFSO unit) registered an FIR against unknown individuals for allegedly spreading false information.
- •The action follows AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj's tweet claiming Delhi govt would use school teachers to count stray dogs.
- •Delhi government rejected Bhardwaj's claim as false, stating the order was misinterpreted to mislead the public.
- •Minister Ashish Sood clarified the order's true purpose: to prevent stray dogs from entering school premises for safety, not for counting.
- •Police are investigating the source and dissemination of the misleading content, citing concerns over public trust and law and order.
Why It Matters: FIR filed over false social media claims, highlighting leaders' responsibility and misinformation impact.
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