2024-07-19 07:36:18
New Delhi: France has requested India to deploy a unit of K9 dogs for the security of Paris Olympics. India has decided to send a unit of 10 K9 dogs to Paris on France’s request. K9 dogs are playing an important role in Indian security forces. These dogs not only strengthen the security system but also play an important role in preventing various criminal activities. The training of K9 dogs is very difficult, in which they are trained to detect various types of criminal activities, explosives, drugs, and weapons.
High level training of K9 dogs
Training K9 dogs is a difficult process. Their training is done in a very systematic manner. This training is completed in different stages, in which basic obedience, search and recovery, narcotics detection, explosive detection and many other important skills are taught. The training of K9 dogs is prepared keeping in mind their nature and abilities.
Where are you deployed?
K9 dogs are employed in various security organizations like CAPF, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and state police forces. These dogs are used for…
➤ In Naxalite affected areas
➤ In prisons
➤ At airports
➤ On the international border
➤ And it is done to provide security in important programs.
Why are K9 dogs amazing?
K9 dogs have certain characteristics that make them extremely important in the security field…
➤ Strong sense of smell: K9 dogs have a sense of smell many times greater than that of humans. They use this ability to detect narcotics, explosives and other hidden dangers.
➤ Indomitable dedication: K9 dogs are extremely dedicated towards their work. They never give up and never back down from completing their work.
➤ Loyalty to their handler: K9 dogs have unwavering loyalty to their handler. They follow their handler’s orders and even risk their lives for them.
➤ Fast and Accurate Reaction: K9 dogs react instantly after detecting the danger.
Importance of K-9 dogs in security
K9 dogs play many important roles in the security sector. They are used in the fight against terrorism, in the fight against Naxalism, in the fight against other crimes and in the security of the country’s borders.
Some examples of success of K-9 dogs
Many successes have been achieved in catching terrorists and other criminals by using K-9 dogs…
➤ Pulwama terror attack in 2019: K9 dogs detected the explosives used by terrorists. Many lives were saved in this incident.
➤ Narcotics seizure in Gwalior in 2022: A squad of K9 dogs detected a truck loaded with narcotics. Narcotics worth several crores of rupees were seized in this incident.
Now there are 9 dogs in demand abroad as well
K9 dogs will continue to play an important role in the country’s security system. Their training and capabilities are being further improved. On the basis of this, their recruitment, training and deployment will continue in various security forces. Now there is a demand for them in foreign countries as well. This shows how capable K9 dogs are.