India News | Army Dog Killed in Jammu Anti-terror Operation

Jammu, Oct 28 (PTI) An Army dog laid down its life after being hit by a bullet from terrorists during an encounter in the Akhnoor sector of the Jammu region on Monday, the force said.

The courage, loyalty and dedication of the canine -- Phantom -- will never be forgotten, it added.

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The Army's Jammu-based White Knight Corps said in a post on X, "We salute the supreme sacrifice of our true hero -- a valiant Indian Army dog, Phantom."

"As our troops were closing in on the trapped terrorists, Phantom drew enemy fire, sustaining fatal injuries," it added.

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In the ongoing operation, one terrorist has been neutralised and warlike stores have been recovered, it further said. PTI

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