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Gujarat Police Dog 'Check' Wins Gold After 16-Year Gap at National Meet

A Gujarat Police sniffer dog named 'Check' has won a gold medal in the tracking category at the 69th All India Police Duty Meet in Nagpur. The dog also secured a bronze medal in the overall tracking competition, marking the first national gold for the state's police dogs in 16 years. The achievement was celebrated by senior police officials, including the DGP, who honored the dog and its handler. The win followed extensive preparations, including a state-level competition and specialized training for the selected canines.

Key Points: Gujarat Police Dog Wins Gold at National Duty Meet

  • Dog wins gold after 16-year gap
  • Secured top spot in tracking category
  • Also won a bronze medal overall
  • Part of national competition with 200+ dogs
  • Gujarat Police fielded six dogs
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Gujarat Police dog 'Check' wins gold after 16-year gap at National Duty Meet in Nagpur

Gujarat Police sniffer dog 'Check' wins gold in tracking at the All India Police Duty Meet in Nagpur, ending a 16-year medal drought for the state.

"We have worked very hard to achieve this. - Colonel Chandan Singh Rathod"

Gandhinagar/Nagpur, April 10 A Gujarat Police sniffer dog has won a national gold medal after a gap of 16 years, emerging as the top performer in the tracking category at the 69th All India Police Duty Meet held in Nagpur in Maharashtra, officials said on Friday.

'Check', a male dog from the Gujarat Police, secured the gold medal in tracking and also won a bronze medal in the overall tracking category at the 2025-26 championship held during March and April 2026.

The national-level event saw participation from police K9 squads, forensic experts and personnel from across the country, with competitions assessing capabilities such as explosive and narcotics detection, tracking, agility and obedience.

In the tracking category, 45 dogs from various state police forces and paramilitary units competed, with 'Check' finishing first.

Overall, more than 200 dogs took part in different categories at the meet.

Gujarat Police fielded six dogs across three categories - tracking, explosive detection and narcotics detection - with two entries in each.

State Director General of Police (DGP), Dr K.L.N. Rao, met 'Check' and his handler Ramesh Khant and police dog training consultant Colonel Chandan Singh Rathod at the Police Bhavan in Gandhinagar and congratulated them on the achievement, honouring the dog and handler with a medal.

"Gujarat Police's 'Check' dog won a gold medal in the tracking category and also secured a bronze medal in the overall tracking category. We have worked very hard to achieve this," Rathod said.

Officials said preparations for the national competition began well in advance.

A state-level police dog competition was organised a few months earlier under the guidance and direction of Director General of Police (Training), Neerja Gotru.

Nine dogs were selected for the national championship, of which six participated in various events after undergoing specialised training, strict training schedules and proper care.

Gujarat Police currently has around 160 trained dogs deployed across districts for tasks including explosive detection, narcotics detection, tracking in criminal investigations and liquor detection.

The latest result marks the first gold medal for a Gujarat Police dog at the national Police Duty Meet in 16 years.

- IANS

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Ramesh W
After 16 years! That's a long gap. Makes you wonder if other states are investing more in their K9 units. Still, a proud moment for Gujarat. The hard work of the trainers and the dog is commendable. Jai Hind!
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Aryan P
Fantastic news! These dogs do such crucial work for our safety - detecting explosives, narcotics, tracking criminals. We need more funding and recognition for our police dog squads across all states. Check is a champion! 🏅
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Sarah B
While this is a wonderful achievement, the article mentions 160 dogs for the whole state. Is that enough? Gujarat is a big state. I hope this win leads to more resources for the canine wing. The dogs and their handlers deserve the best support.
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Karthik V
Bhai, Check ne toh dhamaal kar diya! First gold in 16 years. Must feel amazing for the team. Shows the importance of that state-level competition they held earlier. Proper preparation is key. Congrats to the entire unit!
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Meera T
So proud! 🥇 It's not just about the dog, but the entire system - the handler, the consultant Colonel Rathod, the training schedules. A great example of teamwork. Hope this inspires other police forces to focus on their animal partners.

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