Srinagar
The Army on Sunday in a military ceremony paid homage to elite assault dog Axel who lost his life in anti-terror operation in at Wanigam Bala in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday.
The ceremony was held at HQ 10 Sect RR Hyderbaig, Pattan.
It was attended among others by Maj. Gen. S S Slaria, GOC Kilo Force and Officers and ranks of 10 sect Rashtriya Rifles.
In addition the Officer Commanding, 26 Army Dog Unit and Axel's handler also paid last respects to the fallen canine.
On Saturday, the army had launched an anti-terror operation in Baramulla.
Axel was sent inside a house to monitor the movement of terrorist. The dog was killed in terrorist firing.
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During the encounter one terrorist was killed and three security personnel injured.
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