The holiday was declared after a student was bitten by a stray dog while on the way to Choondal Government Upper Primary School, triggering serious safety concerns among parents and school staff.
Headmistress Sheeja C.P. said the decision to suspend classes was taken to ensure the safety of both students and teachers.
"In the current situation, students and staff cannot come to school without fear. Considering their safety, we decided to declare a holiday," she said.
She further stated that a stray dog had recently given birth to a litter of puppies inside a room of the mini auditorium located adjacent to the school campus. According to the headmistress, the mother dog's protective behaviour has made access to the school premises unsafe, creating a significant risk for students, teachers, and other staff members.
Choondal Grama Panchayat President Siny Prasad said stray dog-catching squads had successfully captured other stray dogs in the area, but the mother dog had so far managed to evade the teams.
"We will ensure that the dog is caught today itself and that the school premises are made safe for students," the Panchayat President said.
Local residents said stray dogs are frequently seen on the school compound wall and along the road leading to the campus, raising persistent concerns over the safety of children and school staff.
The suspension of classes underscores the growing concern over stray dog attacks in the area, with school authorities and the local administration taking precautionary measures until the campus is declared safe for students and employees.
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