India, Jan. 15 -- The Nainital district administration has ordered the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres in three blocks - Dhari, Okhalkanda and Ramgarh - from January 15 to January 17 following reports of leopard movement in the area, officials said.

Nainital district magistrate Lalit Mohan Rayal issued the directive, citing serious safety concerns for children and staff in the affected regions.

"The decision was taken after repeated reports of leopard movement and attacks in the region, prompting the administration to take precautionary measures," Rayal said.

"In view of the threat posed by leopard movement and prioritising the safety of children, a three-day holiday has been declared for all schools up to Class 12 as well...