Gujarat Police’s sniffer dog squad has played a crucial role in solving eight major crimes over the past six months.
These cases include two NDPS (Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) cases, a murder, a rape, a house burglary, and two thefts.
State Police Chief Vikas Sahay commended the trained dogs, their handlers, and the team for their exceptional work, offering congratulations for their achievements.
On October 21, 2024, Gulab, the narcotics dog, detected a hidden stash of marijuana on the Gandhidham Express. The contraband was concealed in a steel container among pickles and sweets, wrapped in cellophane tape.
Kaptro, another Narcotics Dog, on October 14, 2024, discovered 12 kilograms of marijuana hidden in a bathroom during a house search in Doraji, Rajkot district.
Bina, the tracker dog, helped trace the suspects from bloodstains in a murder case on October 14, 2024, at the crime scene in Bhavnagar, leading to the apprehension of three accused individuals.
Penny, another tracker dog helped solve a ₹1.07 crore theft in rural Ahmedabad by sniffing a school bag and water bottle, which led police directly to the culprits.
Another tracker Dog, Power, identified the motorcycle used in a rape case in rural Surat on October 9, 2024, by following the scent from a slipper left at the crime scene.
Tracker dog Rambo, on September 10, 2024, helped identify a suspect responsible for damaging a wind turbine worth ₹1.10 lakh in Porbandar using a gas cutter.
On August 6, 2024, Walter, the tracker dog assisted in solving a burglary in Patan by tracing the scent of stolen articles to two suspects.
Gigli, the tracker dog helped solve a rural Vadodara theft by following the scent from a lock’s broken shackle to the accused’s residence on May 17, 2024.
The sniffer dogs of Gujarat Police continue to play a pivotal role in crime detection, offering an indispensable edge to law enforcement efforts.