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Friends, Now the BSF
has started the tradition of
assigning Indian names to its
dogs instead of foreign names.
Our indigenous dogs have also
displayed amazing courage.
Last year, during a patrol in
a Maoist-affected area of
Chhattisgarh, an indigenous dog
of CRPF detected 8 kilograms of
explosives. I congratulate BSF
and CRPF for the efforts they
have made in this direction. I
am also looking forward to the
31st of October. It is the birth
Bengaluru, Indian breeds such anniversary of the Iron Man,
as Mongrels, Mudhol Hounds, Sardar Patel. Every year, special
Kombai, and Pandikona are ceremonies are held near the
being trained. 'Statue of Unity' in Ekta Nagar,
Friends, Last year, the All Gujarat, on this occasion. The
India Police Duty Meet was held Ekta Diwas Parade is also held
in Lucknow. At that time, a dog there, and the capabilities of
named Ria caught everyone's Indian dogs will be showcased
attention. It is a Mudhol Hound again in this parade. You too,
trained by BSF. Ria won the should definitely watch it if you
first prize there, leaving behind get the chance.
several foreign breeds. My dear countrymen, The
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