The move follows reports of an increasing stray dog menace in the area, with several people reportedly bitten or injured in recent days. The incidents have caused concern among residents, particularly parents who are worried about children walking to and from school.
According to reports, dogs have been seen in and around market areas, increasing the risk for pedestrians and schoolchildren. With the situation raising safety concerns, authorities decided that keeping the affected schools physically closed for four days was the safer option.
ये वीडियो धामी जी तक पहुँचाये ताकि जल्द से जल्द चमोली के नारायणगढ़ में एक पागल कुत्ते ने पहले कुत्तों को काटा अब पागल कुत्तों का आतंक 😱 से मुक्ति मिल सके 🙏। #Uttarakhand#Chamoli
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The closure follows a request from the Narayanbagarh area panchayat leadership and directions from the Chamoli district administration. Chief Education Officer Akash Saraswat subsequently issued the order covering the 10 schools.