A paramount sacrifice: "Phantom," an army dog was killed in an Akhnoor encounter.

A Hero’s Final Duty: Army Dog 'Phantom' Falls in Akhnoor Encounter

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Omkar Devadkar

Last Updated: October 29, 2024

Summary: The four-year-old Belgian Malinois assault dog was hit by a bullet when the troops were closing in on the terrorists.

On Monday, an army dog, "Phantom," got killed during an encounter in Jammu's Akhnoor sector. He was hit by a bullet and suffered fatal injuries. As said by the Indian Army, the dog was fatally wounded when it came under opposed fire as the troops were encircling the terrorists.

The Indian Army’s Jammu-based White Knight Corps posted, “We salute the supreme sacrifice of our true hero—a valiant Indian Army dog, Phantom.” “As our troops were closing in on the trapped terrorists, #Phantom drew enemy fire, sustaining fatal injuries. His courage, loyalty, and dedication will not be forgotten.”

Phantom was four years old, a male Belgian Malinois, a breed that is popular among special forces worldwide. Born on May 25, 2020, it was issued by the RVC Centre in Meerut and posted as an "assault dog" on August 12, 2022.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Asan, Sunderbandi Sector of Akhnoor, the terrorists targeted an Army vehicle. A massive search was initiated in an attempt to locate the terrorists.