Delhi Education Dept Files Police Complaint Over 'Teachers Counting Dogs' Fake News

• Delhi Education Department (DoE) filed a police complaint against alleged misinformation on social media.
• The 'fake news' claimed teachers were directed to count stray dogs, which DoE vehemently denies.
• DoE clarified its circular was for appointing nodal officers for stray dog matters, not for counting dogs.
• Digital evidence compiled, and legal action sought under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and IT Act.
• Political slugfest erupted, with Delhi CM accusing AAP of spreading fake news, while Arvind Kejriwal criticized the 'BJP's Delhi government'.

Why It Matters: Delhi DoE takes legal action against fake news spreading misinformation about teachers and stray dogs.