GG News Bureau
Srinagar, 14th Oct. The Army paid rich tribute on Friday to its canine warrior ‘Zoom,’ who died on Thursday from gunshot wounds received earlier this week during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Chinar Corps commander, Lt Gen ADS Aujla, and all ranks paid tribute to the gallant soldier in a solemn ceremony at Chinar War Memorial, Badami Bagh Cantonment here, Srinagar-based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said.
During the operation at Tangpaw in Anantnag, Zoom played a key role in not only identifying the precise location of the terrorists but also in disabling one of the terrorists, he said.
However, the intrepid canine in the process suffered two gunshots, he said.
Despite his injuries, Zoom tracked down the other hiding terrorist and returned to the target area, where he fainted from blood loss. According to the PRO, his actions galvanized the team to quickly serve justice on the two LeT terrorists.
The canine trooper was then airlifted to the Army Veterinary Hospital in Srinagar, where he fought till the very end. On Thursday at 11:50 a.m., he breathed his last.
The Army canine was an invaluable member of the Chinar Warriors. Despite his young age of two years, Zoom was a veteran of multiple counter-terror operations, where he had distinguished himself with his energy and courage, Col Musavi said.
In Zoom, Chinar Corps has lost a valiant team member, who will inspire all ranks to undertake their task with humility, dedication and courage, he added.
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