{"id":12768,"date":"2026-08-15T20:31:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T20:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=12768"},"modified":"2026-08-15T20:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T20:31:11","slug":"army-dog-tsyon-that-helped-forces-track-3-terrorists-in-jk-shot-in-leg-by-ultras-during-op-gets-president-i-day-honour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=12768","title":{"rendered":"Army dog Tsyon that helped forces track 3 terrorists in J&#038;K, shot in leg by ultras during op gets President I-Day honour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133267521,imgsize-138639,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/tyson.jpg\" alt=\"Army dog Tsyon that helped forces track 3 terrorists in J&amp;K, shot in leg by ultras during op gets President I-Day honour\" title=\"Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation.\">Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: New Delhi: Indian Army\u2019s assault dog Tyson, who is attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured during the Independence Day 2026 celebrations for showing \u201cbravery and extraordinary courage\u201d during a counter-insurgency operation in J&amp;K as part of Operation Rakshak early this year.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>The name of Tyson, a German Shepherd of Remount Veterinary Corps, appeared among 89 Mention-in-Despatches (MiD) approved by President Droupadi Murmu on I-Day eve on Friday.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation recognising bravery and meritorious service in a combat zone.During Operation Trashi-I in Chatroo belt of J&amp;K\u2019s Kishtwar district on Feb 22 this year, Tyson scouted ahead of the troops and located a hidden terrorist hideout.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tyson during recovery phase\" msid=\"133267525\" width=\"\" title=\"Tyson is part of the elite squad of Army assault dogs, which are trained like soldiers for high-risk operations.\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-133267525\/tyson-during-recovery-phase.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tyson is part of the elite squad of Army assault dogs, which are trained like soldiers for high-risk operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>\u201cTyson displayed extraordinary courage by taking the first bullet while leading the entry into the terrorists\u2019 hideout. Undeterred by his injuries, he pressed forward and launched a fierce assault, compelling the terrorists to open fire and thereby confirming their presence. His fearless action enabled troops of White Knight Corps, J&amp;K police and CRPF to precisely engage and neutralise three Pakistan-sponsored terrorists,\u201d Army had said in a post on X.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>Tyson was then airlifted to Command Hospital Udhampur for emergency treatment and has now recovered. \u201cWounded yet in high spirits, alert and recovering well, Tyson exemplifies unwavering devotion to duty, a true warrior and a soldier in every sense,\u201d Army said later.<\/p>\n<div class=\"LEzX4\">\n<div class=\"PmOGb\">\n<p class=\"PSf84\">Share your thoughts in the comments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Insightful<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Agree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Disagree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Skeptical<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Concerning<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Promising<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Worth Reading<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Big Development<\/button><\/p>\n<p><textarea class=\"T9MbS\" rows=\"1\" placeholder=\"Add your Thoughts...\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"ZW6JD \" disabled=\"\">Post Comment<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"swnca\">Be respectful \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatimes.com\/termsandcondition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gkv0P\">TOI community guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>Tyson is part of the elite squad of Army assault dogs, which are trained like soldiers for high-risk operations. They are used in a situation where a human soldier may be exposed to immediate danger, locating hidden terrorists, detecting threats and helping troops establish the enemy\u2019s position.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The honour formally acknowledges the frontline role military dogs play in counter-terror operations. Mention-in-Despatches recipients do not receive a gallantry medal, but they get an official certificate and the right to wear a specific emblem on the ribbon of their campaign medal.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/army-dog-tsyon-that-helped-forces-track-3-terrorists-in-jk-shot-in-leg-by-ultras-during-op-gets-president-i-day-honour\/articleshow\/133267516.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation. 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