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Education
10 Uttarakhand Schools Closed as Dog Attacks Surge
✍️ news18.com
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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Ten schools across Uttarakhand have been ordered to shut from today after a spike in dog attacks near school premises, prompting authorities to prioritize student safety.
The education department of Uttarakhand announced that ten schools will remain closed starting today following a noticeable rise in stray dog incidents around school grounds. Officials said the decision was taken after several reports of children being chased or bitten, raising concerns among parents and teachers.
Local authorities have deployed animal control teams to the affected areas and are conducting assessments to identify hotspots. In the meantime, schools are advised to keep students at home until safety measures, such as fencing and increased monitoring, are put in place.
Parents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any stray dog sightings near educational institutions. The department will review the situation weekly and may reopen schools once the threat is deemed under control.
The move reflects growing anxiety over stray animal management in the state, with officials indicating that similar precautions could be considered for other public spaces if the trend continues.
Local authorities have deployed animal control teams to the affected areas and are conducting assessments to identify hotspots. In the meantime, schools are advised to keep students at home until safety measures, such as fencing and increased monitoring, are put in place.
Parents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any stray dog sightings near educational institutions. The department will review the situation weekly and may reopen schools once the threat is deemed under control.
The move reflects growing anxiety over stray animal management in the state, with officials indicating that similar precautions could be considered for other public spaces if the trend continues.