The upcoming Paris Olympic Games in France, scheduled to kick-off on July 26, will be supported by 10 Indian K9 teams, comprised of central armed police force (CAPFs) and special commando force dogs, to enhance security measures.
The specially trained security dogs, such as the five-year-old CRPF canine named Vast and the three-year-old Denby, will play a crucial role in providing counter-terrorist and anti-sabotage security coverage at multiple venues during the Paris Olympics.
The responsibilities of the Indian K9 teams encompass conducting detection and surveillance tasks at multiple locations designated to accommodate sporting events throughout the duration of the Olympics. The selection of the 10 canines and their handlers has been sourced from esteemed CAPFs such as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force, National Security Guard (NSG), and the Assam Rifles.
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Prior to heading to Paris, the Indian officials and their canine companions underwent a 10-week training period, and the team was made up of Belgian Malinois breed dogs.
According to the reports, the dogs come from the robust Belgian Malinois breed. They are trained for infantry patrol and tasks related to sniffing out explosives, homemade bombs (IEDs), and individuals causing disturbances across different security zones within the nation.
Significantly, France has implemented strict security protocols to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the Olympics. A total of 10,500 athletes are scheduled to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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According to a report, 30,000 police officers will be on duty daily for the duration of the Olympics, which concludes on August 11. The opening event on the Seine River on July 26 is expected to require the presence of 45,000 police officers.
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Prominent athletes such as Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen, Mirabai Chanu, and Vinesh Phogat are set to participate in the upcoming major sports event. However, notable figures like Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Bajrang Punia, who earned silver and bronze medals at the previous edition of the Olympics in Tokyo, did not meet the qualifications for the showpiece competition.
