India, Oct. 31 -- District education officer (DEO) Anshu Singhlaissued a letter on October 29 after receiving a complaint through the CM window alleging that some government and private school students were bunking classes to visit parks and engage in "anti-social activities" and "love jihad".

The letter, which instructed school principals and officials to take preventive measures, received backlash following which the DEO retracted the letter on October 30.

The October 29 letter which was circulated widely on social media had instructed all the government and private school principals and teachers to create Whatsapp groups with parents to monitor daily attendance. Further, it also mentioned stern action against instructions if such cas...