Pathankot's canine hero Rocket to receive gallantry award

April 23, 2016 09:27

A ferocious Belgian Malinois could receive a gallantry award soon. The honour will come his way for being part of the elite National Security Guard commando team that took on terrorists holed up inside the Pathankot Air Force base.

During the operation, the dog displayed remarkable courage that resulted in the one of the terrorists being gunned down.

Three-year-old 'Rocket' was quick to pounce on an armed terrorist within seconds of being let loose. As the commandos saw one of the terrorists changing his position constantly, they let out Rocket.

Rocket's sudden attack took the terrorist by surprise and he lost control, making it easy for the commandos to launch the final assault.

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