Indian Army dog killed in J&K terror op laid to rest

Axel’, an Indian Army dog, lost its life in a counter-terrorist operation in the Kashmir valley on Saturday during a building clearance operation.

The Indian Army on Sunday paid their last respects to ‘Axel’, the dog who was killed amid an operation in Jammu and Kashmir. Axel was hit by a bullet while it was deployed with Army’s 29 Rashtriya Rifles on Saturday.

The photos tweeted by news agency ANI on Sunday bshowed a group of commandos saluting as they paid their last respects to the dog. Officers also laid a wreath on the dog’s grave. A paper inscription was also pasted on Axel’s grave decorated with flowers. Among other things, the inscription mentioned the dog’s army number and its date of death.

Baramulla, J&K | Last respects being paid to the Indian Army’s dog, Axel, who lost its life in action after being hit by a bullet in an operation yesterday