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A total of 76 canines and 105 handlers of the 25th batch of the All India Level Canine Basic Induction Course graduated from the Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) in Moinabad on Tuesday.
The ceremony marked the completion of an intensive eight-month training programme, equipping canine units and their handlers with specialised skills for law enforcement operations. They batch included 42 canines from Telangana, 30 from Bihar CID and four from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
A police dog showing its skills during the passing out parade of the 25th batch of Canine and Canine Handlers at IITA Moinabad in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR
Addressing the gathering, Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Vijay Kumar said police canines play a crucial role in crime detection, explosives and narcotics identification, and search-and-rescue operations. He emphasised that the coordination between handler and canine is vital for operational success.
ISW & OSD V. B. Kamalasan Reddy noted that since its establishment in 2004, the academy has trained 919 police canines and 1,310 handlers from various States. He highlighted the facility’s specialised infrastructure, including a 650-yard olfaction park and a modern veterinary hospital.
A police dog showing its skills during the passing out parade of the 25th batch of Canine and Canine Handlers at IITA Moinabad in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR
Awards were presented to outstanding performers across categories such as explosives detection, narcotics detection, tracking and physical performance. Senior police officials attended the parade, which was commanded by M. Suresh Reddy.
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