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Soldier, terrorist killed in J&K action; Army dog dies shielding handler

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 12 September 2023
A soldier and an Army dog were killed in action while pursuing terrorists in J&K's Rajouri. The gunfight took place in a forested area after a raid on the terrorist hideout. The soldier's identity is unknown, but the Army confirmed that the six-year-old Labrador Retriever named Kent was fatally shot while protecting her handler. Three other security personnel were wounded in the retaliatory firing.
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News video: Brave army dog named Kent dies protecting soldier during encounter in J&K | Oneindia News

Brave army dog named Kent dies protecting soldier during encounter in J&K | Oneindia News 03:02

 As tributes began to pour in for Kent, the Army dog who sacrificed her life to protect her handler during a terrorist encounter, the Indian army also remembered its hero canine with a video. #Kent #ArmyDog #RipKent ~HT.99~PR.154~ED.155~

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