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The Print
16-05-2025
- The Print
CRPF canine hero Rolo, who lost her life during anti-Naxal op, awarded DG Commendation Disc posthumously
Rolo, who was part of the CRPF's elite canine squad and trained in infantry patrolling and explosive detection before she joined anti-Naxal ops, had played a crucial role in several missions. The cause of her death was declared as anaphylactic shock after 200 bee stings. The CRPF Director General has paid tribute to Rolo by awarding her the DG's Commendation Disc posthumously. New Delhi: The CRPF Friday bid a solemn farewell to sniffer dog Rolo, a member of the 228 Battalion, in Chhattisgarh's Sukma. The two-year-old Belgian Shepherd lost her life after being attacked by a swarm of bees during a major anti-Naxal operation in the Karegutta hills area, located along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Constable Shubham Gajanan of the 228 Battalion, who was also Rolo's handler, told ANI that there is always an emotional connection between canine and handler. Describing what happened, he said Rolo had gone in to search an area that troops couldn't enter, which is when she came in contact with a swarm of bees. She was given first aid but passed away on the way to a medical facility. He said Rolo had played a significant role in saving troops from IEDs during major operations, and even in the days before her death, did her duty with full alertness. 'When a canine warrior passes away, it feels like a soldier has passed away,' said Gajanan. (Inputs from ANI) (Edited by Gitanjali Das)
NDTV
15-05-2025
- NDTV
CRPF Dog Stung 200 Times By Swarm Of Bees During Anti-Maoist Operation, Dies
Bijapur: Rolo, a two-year-old female sniffer dog of the CRPF, was the only casualty suffered by the security forces during their biggest anti-Maoist operation at the Korgotalu hills as the four-legged soldier was attacked and stung around 200 times by a swarm of bees. Officials told PTI that the canine was tasked with sniffing out explosives and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the mega 21-day operation that concluded on May 11. Rolo was killed in action on April 27, they said. The CRPF DG has awarded a commendation medal to the dog posthumously. The security forces led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police units have claimed to have killed 31 Maoists, a "deadly blow" to the armed cadres of the Maoists. A total of 18 troops were injured, including some who underwent leg amputation due to blast injuries, in this operation that the forces said was the "biggest coordinated" operation against the Maoists till date. The Korgotalu hills lie on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border (Bijapur and Mulugu districts of the two states respectively) and are home to wild animals, including bears, insects and bees, apart from water bodies and natural caves. The dense jungle makes them an ideal hideout for the Maoists. Rolo, a Belgian Shepherd, was carrying out a search operation when the party was suddenly attacked by the swarm of bees on April 27, a senior CRPF official said. Rolo's handlers covered it with a polythene sheet but the bees slipped inside and bit it. Due to intense pain and irritation, the dog went berserk and came out of the cover, making it vulnerable to more stings, the officials said. The dog was stung around 200 times and fell unconscious. She was evacuated from the spot and emergency treatment was given to her by the handlers, the officials said. However, Rolo succumbed to the pain on the way to a medical facility on April 27 and was declared brought dead by the veterinarians of the force. The dog was deployed for anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh in April last year after being trained at the CRPF canine training centre at Taralu near Bengaluru in Karnataka.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Stung in the line of duty: CRPF sniffer dog Rolo dies after bee attack in Chhattisgarh anti-maoist operation
NEW DELHI: In a poignant reminder of the hidden dangers in conflict zones, a two-year-old Belgian Shepherd named Rolo, who was part of the CRPF's elite canine squad , lost her life after being attacked by a swarm of bees during a major anti-Naxal operation in the Korgotalu hills on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Rolo was the sole casualty among the security personnel in the 21-day-long offensive led by the CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police, which concluded on May 11 and reportedly killed 31 maoists. The operation, hailed as the largest and most coordinated assault against Naxalites to date, left 18 troopers injured, some with severe blast injuries requiring amputations. Deployed to sniff out explosives and IEDs, Rolo was conducting a search on April 27 when the team encountered an aggressive swarm of bees. According to CRPF officials who spoke to PTI, her handlers tried to shield her with a polythene sheet, but the bees slipped through and stung her nearly 200 times. In a panic, the dog broke free from the cover, exposing herself to more stings. Despite emergency treatment and a rushed evacuation, Rolo succumbed to the effects of the attack before reaching a medical facility. She was declared dead on arrival by CRPF veterinarians. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Rolo had been inducted into anti-Naxal operations in April 2024 after intensive training at the CRPF's canine centre in Taralu, near Bengaluru. For her service and sacrifice, the CRPF Director General has awarded her a posthumous commendation medal. 'Rolo's contribution was invaluable. She was a soldier in every sense,' a senior official said. The Korgotalu hills, straddling Chhattisgarh's Bijapur and Telangana's Mulugu districts, are notorious for their treacherous terrain, dense forests, wild animals, and hidden threats, making them a long-time stronghold for Maoist insurgents .
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Two new Belgian Malinois at Similipal Tiger Reserve
BARIPADA: To enhance conservation and prevent entry of poachers, Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) authorities have added two new dogs to its squad. The dogs, Nanta and Annika, arrived on Sunday. They are kept at Pithabata wildlife range under the STR's south wildlife division where special staff is taking care of them. Talking to this paper, Deputy director of STR's south wildlife division, Samrat Gowda said the dogs belong to Belgian Shepherd Malinois breed. The male, Nanta and Annika, the female, are below one year in age. They completed their training from Secunderabad in Telangana. Cost for the procurement of the two dogs was borne by the Forest department. Nanta has been specifically trained in tracking, making his skill at following suspects or suspicious activities while Annika is highly skilled in detecting ivory, tiger skins and animal remains or wildlife contraband. They will be deployed in vulnerable locations inside the STR very soon, added Gowda. Previously seven dogs including three males were deployed in the STR and it gave positive response towards security measures. Two German Shepherds named Drona and Maya joined in 2021 and 2022 respectively. Two Belgian Shepherd dogs named Leo and Khairi joined in 2024. Honey, a German Shepherd joined in 2024 while another named Chank joined in 2025.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
6 dogs at Dogs Trust Evesham are looking for loving families and forever homes
Are you looking for your perfect canine match? Well, look no further as Dogs Trust Evesham is home to plenty of dogs looking for forever homes. Whether you're looking for a puppy or an older dog, Dogs Trust Evesham can help you find your match. If you can't adopt a furry friend but still want to help, you can support the centre's work by donating. This can be done via the support page on its website. Wilson (Image: Dogs Trust) Gender – Male Age – 8 months Breed – Belgian Shepherd Malinois Wilson can't live with younger children as he can be a bit over-the-top with intense mouthing but teenagers would be fine to share a home with him. He's really good at training but will need his new family to continue with it. Wilson would hugely benefit from living with another dog who is confident and playful and can show him the ropes. He hasn't lived with cats before, but with suitable introductions, he has the potential to live with one. Find out more about Wilson via the Dogs Trust website. Agatha (Image: Dogs Trust) Gender – Female Age – 5 years Breed – Labrador Retriever Agatha hasn't had the best start in life, and she has anxiety with people being particularly worrying for her. She'll need an adult-only home that's quiet, understanding and willing to give her the time and support she needs. Agatha would benefit from living with another dog who can help guide her and increase her confidence. Her new family would need to bring the other dog to meet Agatha at the centre before she is adopted. Find out more about Agatha via the Dogs Trust website. Beans (Image: Dogs Trust) Gender – Female Age – 5-7 years Breed – Border Collie Beans is looking for an adult-only home where she can get occasional space to herself as she doesn't like too much handling and struggles to share her sleeping areas. She'd like to be the only pet in her new home, but she could have some walking friends who she'd need to meet on the lead at first. Dogs Trust added: 'Beans would prefer a more rural and quieter area as she is worried by traffic and someone with access to places to walk her from the home whilst she builds more confidence in the car. 'She is a wonderfully quirky and sweet girl, and if you're patient with her, she'll make a wonderful addition to the right people!' Find out more about Beans via the Dogs Trust website. Minnie (Image: Dogs Trust) Gender – Female Age – 8 years Breed – Jack Russell Terrier cross Minnie needs to be the only pet in her new home, but she can live with secondary school-aged children. She came to the centre with no history and is looking for a home where the time she is left alone can be gradually built up. Minnie is a little uncomfortable when interacting with other pooches so her walks would need to be in low dog-populated areas. Find out more about Minnie via the Dogs Trust website. Obi (Image: Dogs Trust) Gender – Male Age – Less than a year old Breed – Lurcher Obi can live with secondary school-age children as long as his bounciness is fine with them. Another dog in the house would make Obi happy, and he'd love a secure garden to play in. Obi needs to be housetrained, but it shouldn't take him long to pick it up. Find out more about Obi via the Dogs Trust website. Cole (Image: Dogs Trust) Gender – Male Age – 1 year Breed – Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross Find out more about Cole via the Dogs Trust website. Cole can live with older teenagers who can cope well with a big dog who can sometimes be a bit over-the-top. Recommended reading: 7 dogs at Dogs Trust Evesham who need loving forever homes Step-by-step guide on how to give a dog at Dogs Trust Evesham a loving home Everything you need to know about sponsoring a dog at Dogs Trust Evesham He'll need to be the only dog in his new home but he can enjoy walks with other dogs. The centre added: 'Cole is quite prone to ear infections and has some food intolerances. We'll go over the full details with any potential adopters.' His new owners will need to be with him all the time at first as he struggles to be alone but time left can be built up over time.
