In a first, 150 indigenous dogs getting commando op training

NEW DELHI: Over 150 indigenous Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound dogs are being trained for the first time by the Border Security Force (BSF) to undertake high-risk commando operations across India’s eastern and western frontiers and in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas, officials aware of the development said.

- HT Correspondent

Launched in 2018 following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the BSF's National Training Centre for Dogs in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh, the initiative aims to promote the use of Indian dog breeds in security operations.

During his visit, the PM had emphasised the importance of recognising and utilising indigenous dog breeds within national security forces following which the BSF initiated a programme to identify, develop, and deploy these native breeds in operational roles.