Army dog injured in Kokernag encounter, succumbs at military hospital in Srinagar

The Indian Army’s assault dog named Zoom that was injured during an encounter in Anantnag district died during treatment at Military Veterinary Hospital in Srinagar.

An official told the news agency that the dog that was under treatment at veterinary hospital died around 12 noon today.

He said that apparently it was improving and responding well to the treatment, however, it suddenly started gasping and soon collapsed.

Earlier, Zoom was operated upon as it had gunshot wounds on the face and rear right leg.

Zoom, the official said, was tasked with clearing the house where militants were hiding during an encounter in Kokernag area of Anantnag district on October 10.

“The dog went inside the house and attacked the militants. During the operation it was shot twice, resulting in critical injuries.”

Zoom, a Melanois or Belgian Shepherd was born in September 2020 and joined the Army’s 28 Army Dog Unit (ADU), having a service of 8 months—(KNO)