Fake School Closure Notice Creates Confusion in Shimla, Police Complaint Filed Shimla, December 18, 2024 A fake notification about school closures in Shimla district went viral on social media, forcing local officials to file a police complaint on Wednesday. The false notice created major confusion among parents and students during ongoing school examinations. What Happened Educational institutions in Shimla have…
Fake School Closure Notice Creates Confusion in Shimla, Police Complaint Filed
Shimla, December 18, 2024
A fake notification about school closures in Shimla district went viral on social media, forcing local officials to file a police complaint on Wednesday. The false notice created major confusion among parents and students during ongoing school examinations.
What Happened
Educational institutions in Shimla have been closed since Monday due to bad weather conditions. On Tuesday evening, someone spread a fake order on the internet claiming the district collector had closed all schools for Wednesday.
The fake notification used content from old official orders issued earlier by the government. It mentioned continuous rainfall and landslides as reasons for closure.
Official Action Taken
The Additional District Magistrate of Shimla immediately filed a complaint with police demanding quick action against those spreading false information.
District Collector Anupam Kashyap later issued a real order closing all government and private schools, colleges, coaching centers, and nursing institutes in Shimla district for Wednesday.
Real Reasons for Closure
The official order stated that Shimla has been getting heavy rainfall for several days. The Geological Survey of India warned about possible landslides at many places across the district.
Teachers and office staff do not need to come to schools, and online classes will be held instead, the real order said.
Impact on Students and Parents
The fake notice caused major problems for families as many schools are conducting important examinations. First, the false notification spread quickly on social media. Then officials had to clarify it was fake. Finally, the real closure order came out.
Parents and students faced confusion about whether schools would remain open or closed on Wednesday.
Weather Conditions
Heavy rains have been hitting Shimla for the past few days. The bad weather has caused landslides, falling trees, and road closures across the district.
Weather experts predict more heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.
The police are now investigating who created and spread the fake notification on social media platforms.
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