LUCKNOW: A dog from the Indian type known as the Mudhol Hound, used by the Border Security Force, made history when it won the All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM), an event in which canines from all breeds competed. The Border Security Force reports that BSF’s K9, trained by constable Ashok Kumar Kumawat, won first place in the AIPDM, which took place in Lucknow from February 12 to 16. The dog, Riyaa, is an indigenous breed of Mudhol Hound. “With the win, history was created as it was for the first time that an Indian breed was pitched in a competition and it secured the first position,” stated a spokesperson.43 teams with 116 canines in total—many of which were foreign breeds—participated in the competition, according to the BSF. DG BSF commended the team and expressed gratitude for their historic achievement. Additionally, it was disclosed that the BSF Dog Squad Team emerged victorious in the 67th AIPDM, taking home two trophies, a gold medal in the tracker trade, and the title of best dog in the competition for their native Mudhol Hound, Riyaa. Under the leadership of Dr. Neeraj Verma, Deputy Commandant (Veterinary), the squad was successful. Karnataka is home to the Mudhol Hound, a kind of hunting dog.
