Kohima, April 8: The AssamRiflesK9warriors showcased exceptional skill and precision at the 69th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) 2025–26, held in Nagpur under the aegis of Maharashtra Police, bringing home three Gold and one Silver medals after a 12-year hiatus.

The top performers included:
K9 Banu – Gold for Best Explosive Detection Dog and Silver in Luggage Search
K9 Tula – Gold in Vehicle Search (Narcotics)
K9 Maxie – Gold in Human Body Search (Narcotics)
These results highlight the high level of training, discipline, and teamwork between the K9 units and their handlers from the Assam Rifles Dog Training Centre (ARDTC). The dogs’ sharp detection abilities, agility, and obedience under competitive conditions reflect the operational standards expected in real-world counter-terrorism and security operations.
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, DG Assam Rifles, lauded the team for their exemplary performance, noting that such achievements strengthen morale and demonstrate the force’s commitment to excellence. The event reaffirmed the Assam Rifles’ reputation for cultivating world-class K9 capabilities, with the handlers and dogs playing a critical role as silent yet formidable partners in safeguarding national security.
The success at AIPDM serves as a motivation for future training programs, emphasizing the integration of advanced techniques, handler-dog coordination, and real-time operational readiness. The achievement also underscores the importance of continued investment in K9 resources for both ceremonial competitions and field deployment in counter-insurgency and narcotics detection roles.