Making the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the Indian army, a six-year-old dog (female labrador) laid down her life shielding her handler during an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri on Tuesday.

Kent, a canine from the 21 Army Dog Unit, was leading a group of soldiers on the trail of fleeing terrorists when it came under heavy fire and succumbed at the scene, the Public Relations Officer, Indian Army, Jammu informed through a statement.

Kent was at the forefront of ‘Operation Sujaligala’, the statement read.

On the other hand, Indian Army personnel pay last respects to Indian Army dog Kent, a six-year-old female labrador of the 21 Army Dog Unit.

To remember her ultimate sacrifice, the Indian Army also shared a video of the brave canine on duty, leading soldiers in a search op drill. Trained as tracker dog, Kent was part of 8 operation in over 5 years.