Paris: Ten highly skilled K9 (canine) teams from India have been sent to France to help ensure safety at various venues during the Paris Olympics, which will start on July 26. This is the first time the Indian and French governments are working together on such a project.
Details of the Deployment
– Teams and Training: The Indian K9 teams have completed a specialized 10-week training program in preparation for the Olympics. These teams consist of ten dogs and their handlers, selected from various Indian forces including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the National Security Guard (NSG), and Assam Rifles.
– Roles and Duties: The K9 teams will be responsible for sniffing out explosives, patrolling event venues, and performing anti-sabotage tasks. The dogs, mostly Belgian Malinois, are known for their skills in detecting bombs, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other security threats.
– Training for the Mission: In addition to physical training, the handlers have also taken a basic French language course to communicate effectively with French authorities.
– French Government Request: This collaboration was initiated at the request of the French Government as part of a security partnership between India and France for the Olympics.
– Indian Representation: Besides the K9 teams, India will have 117 athletes competing in the Paris Olympics.
ITBP Statement
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) shared on X (formerly Twitter), “At the request of the French Government, our elite K9 team is deployed for critical anti-sabotage duties at the #ParisOlympics2024. This historic first for Indian #CAPF showcases our unwavering commitment to global security.”
🇮🇳 ITBP K9s Secure Paris! 🇫🇷
At the request of the French Government, our elite #K9 team is deployed for critical anti-sabotage duties at the #ParisOlympics2024. This historic first for Indian #CAPF showcases our unwavering commitment to global security. #ITBP #HIMVEERS pic.twitter.com/dNJSGmetuy
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) July 19, 2024
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– Indian K9 Teams: Deployed for security at the Paris Olympics 2024.
– Training: Completed a 10-week program and a basic French course.
– Roles: Focused on anti-sabotage and security tasks.
– Collaboration: First-ever K9 collaboration between India and France.
– Indian Representation: 117 athletes will also represent India at the Games.
Watch: Indian K9 Units deployed to support security at Paris Olympics 2024. The K9 team includes 10 dogs, along with 17 handlers, & have been deployed in Paris to support the French security for the games. pic.twitter.com/xDWCT9KQv3
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) July 19, 2024