Jammu: Indian Army dog Kent, a six-year-old female labrador of the 21 Army Dog Unit laid down her life while shielding its handler during the operation in J&K.
The dog was leading a column of soldiers on the trail of fleeing terrorists. It came down under heavy hostile fire.
According to ADGP Jammu Mukesh Singh, in the ongoing Operation the Army Dog saved his handler while battling terrorists. Indian army dog Kent was at the forefront of OP SUJALIGALA. Kent was leading a column of soldiers on the trail of fleeing terrorists. It came down under heavy hostile fire. While shielding it’s handler, it laid down own life in the best traditions of Indian Army.
Meanwhile, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Narla area of Rajouri. According to sources, one terrorist was killed and three security personnel were injured in the exchange of fires.
“The Indian Army and local police officials were on the job, while further details will be shared accordingly,” they said.
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