People should desist from forwarding this fake news on social networking sites: Field Director
SAS Nagar 6 April 2022
The Chatbir zoo administration today refuted the news items viral on the social networking sites regarding the escape of some dangerous carnivorus animals from the zoo and appealed people not to forward such fake news on social media sites.
In a press communique released here today Mrs. Kalpana K, Field Director, Zoo Canopy Administration said that some old videos of animals roaming in residential areas are doing the round,which are totally fake.
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She said that these fake videos have nothing to do with the animals of the Chatbir zoo. This is a fake and false news which is being spread by some mischievous elements to spread fear and panic among the general public. She said that the administration of Chhatbir Zoo would like to point out that all the animals of Zoo Chhatbir are being handled very carefully and in a modern and scientific manner as per the instructions and directives of Central Zoo Authority, Government of India. Ensured at all times. She said that all the arrangements are being monitored on a daily basis keeping in view the safety and security.
She said that Chhatbir Zoo was a popular tourist destination in North India and Punjab and action would be taken against the mischievous elements who deliberately tarnished its name without knowing the facts. She said that the general public is requested by the zoo administration to ignore such fake and false news and not to forward these fake and false news .For any doubts one can contact the helpline number 6239526008 of Chhatbir zoo.