Watch: Telangana police honour retiring sniffer dog with ceremonial send-off after 12 years of service
Throughout her career, Tara, a dedicated member of dog squad, played critical role in ensuring safety by detecting hazardous materials such as RDX, TNT, PEK, Cordex, and various types of ammunition.
In Telangana¡¯s Adilabad district, the police headquarters recently held a special retirement ceremony for Tara, a dedicated member of their dog squad. Tara, a Labrador Retriever renowned for her expertise in detecting explosives, concluded 12 years of distinguished service, as reported by various sources.
The event was captured in a video shared on X by @pintodeepakD, which was captioned, ¡°Retirement ceremony of Tara, a member of Adilabad¡¯s dog squad and an expert in detecting explosives. She belongs to the Labrador Retriever family and served the dept for 11 years. #Telangana #PoliceDog #K9Unit @TOIHyderabad @adilabad_sp @TelanganaDGP @revan.¡±
In the footage, Tara is seen receiving a marigold garland, prompting enthusiastic cheers from the assembled police personnel. Following this, a shawl was placed over her as a mark of honor. As more garlands and shawls were added, the police team continued to applaud and cheer for Tara. She appeared to enjoy the attention and affection during her send-off.
Retirement ceremony of Tara, a member of Adilabad's dog squad and an expert in detecting explosives. She belongs to the Labrador Retriever family and served the dept for 11 years.#Telangana #PoliceDog #K9Unit@TOIHyderabad @adilabad_sp @TelanganaDGP @revan pic.twitter.com/5VbJWS0hLC
¡ª Pinto Deepak (@PintodeepakD) June 19, 2024
Throughout her career, Tara played a critical role in ensuring safety by detecting hazardous materials such as RDX, TNT, PEK, Cordex, and various types of ammunition. Her sharp senses and unwavering dedication were instrumental in averting potential threats, particularly during high-profile events and VIP visits.
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The ceremony was attended by Superintendent of Police Gaush Alam, who honored Tara with flowers and commended her invaluable contributions to the department. Tara¡¯s handler, Somanna, highlighted their strong bond and shared their achievements in maintaining the district's safety.
Reacting to the video, one user commented, ¡°Man¡¯s best friend indeed.¡± Another user humorously remarked, ¡°She¡¯s probably wondering ¡®Where¡¯s the treat, people?¡¯ She¡¯s one very beautiful lady.¡± A third user noted, ¡°Good to see the celebration.¡±
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The heartwarming event highlighted the deep appreciation and respect the police force had for Tara¡¯s service. Her retirement marks the end of an era for the Adilabad district police, who celebrated her contributions with much love and admiration.
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