"Kent was in charge of a column of soldiers pursuing fleeing terrorists. It was shot dead by hostile fire," a defence official said.
Digital Desk: Kent, the six-year-old Army dog, that killed while saving the life of a soldier in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, had previously taken part in nine missions.
In the Rajouri district of the Union Territory, the female Labrador-type dog belonging to the 21st Army dog unit was killed on Tuesday while trying to save her handler.
"Kent was in charge of a column of soldiers pursuing fleeing terrorists. It was shot dead by hostile fire," a defence official said.
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the commander of the Northern Army, said, "Our Kent gave her life to save her handler. She moved in front of the terrorist to attack him. The incident in the village of Narla in the district resulted in the deaths of two terrorists and one Army soldier as well as the injuries of three additional security personnel: two Army jawans and a special police officer. Kent led the charge in 'Operation Sujaligala'.
Army members paid their tribute to Kent on Wednesday by wrapping her body in the tricolour and placing a wreath on top of it.
According to a press release from the Army, golden-colored Kent, who was assigned the Army number 08B2, took part in its maiden operation on Poonch link up day on November 14 of last year and its induction into service on December 30 of the same year.
On January 27, September 11, and April 4, Kent took part in search operations and an investigation into a theft case.
She participated in multiple training sessions and refresher courses to hone her talents.
"Kent laid down her life in the best traditions of the Indian Army while shielding its handler," an official stated on Tuesday.
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