And "Nancy"--a Labrador who is part of ITBP dog squad-- did not let security personnel down today when she quickly detected an explosive, her tail wagging and looking towards her handler. The four-year-old canine was tasked to find a hidden IED.
Nancy was part of the tight security drill that is in place ahead of the main Republic Day parade here on January 26.
As part of a mock drill, the Improvised Explosive Device(IED) was concealed near the under-construction main VVIP dais at the India Gate lawns.
They said the dog easily detected the presence of the dummy IED, wrapped in explosive material, kept beneath a stairway which is part of the dais for VVIPs to be seated on the Republic Day.
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The dog is part of a team of about 20 ITBP canines which have been deployed to secure the event and main areas on Rajpath.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) has deployed an assortment of its special canines ranging from the Belgian 'Malinois' to Labradors to work with the dog units of other forces and agencies for ensuring a highly secure event.