Jammu, Feb 24: Army canine soldier ‘Tyson’, a German Shepherd, is recovering well after sustaining a bullet wound while leading troops during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar district, officials said on Tuesday.
The four-legged soldier played a pivotal role in the operation that led to the killing of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander Saifullah and his two associates in a hideout at Passerkut in the Chatroo belt. Tyson courageously took the first bullet while entering the terrorists’ hideout and pressed forward, forcing the militants to open fire and revealing their location.
“In the recent operation Trashi-I, assault dog Tyson displayed extraordinary bravery by leading the entry and sustaining injuries, yet continued the assault, enabling precise engagement by troops, police, and CRPF,” the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps said in a post on X.
Despite an injury to one of his front legs, Tyson was airlifted to a veterinary hospital, where he is receiving specialized care. Lt Gen P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps, visited the K9 soldier, reviewed his condition, and lauded the army dog units for their crucial role in counter-terror operations.
The Army emphasized Tyson’s courage and resilience, calling him “a true warrior and a soldier in every sense,” and reaffirmed its commitment to continuing operations against militants threatening peace in the region.