J-K: Army dog lays down life shielding handler during encounter
Jammu and Kashmir, September 12: In keeping with the greatest traditions of the Indian army, a six-year-old dog (female labrador) put down her life sheltering her handler during an encounter that erupted in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on Tuesday.
Kent, a canine from the 21 Army Dog Unit, was leading a group of soldiers on the trail of fleeing terrorists when it came under heavy fire and died at the scene, according to a statement from the Public Relations Officer, Indian Army, Jammu.
According to the statement, Kent was at the forefront of "Operation Sujaligala."
Mukesh Singh, the Additional Director General of Police, stated that one terrorist and one army jawan were killed in the encounter that occurred in the Narllah area of the Rajouri district in the Jammu region.
In the exchange of fire, three more jawans were injured, including a Special Police Officer (SPO).
A terrorist was killed last week in the Reasi district during a joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
"War-like stores including one AK series assault rifle with magazines were recovered during the search following the encounter."
On September 3, the Indian Army defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the same area.
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- ANI
