Watch: Sniffer Dog Tara Retires After 12 Years In Service, Telangana Police Gives Her A Farewell In Style

A heartwarming event unfolded at the district police headquarters in Telangana’s Adilabad. It wasn’t a typical affair at the office but rather a touching tribute to a beloved canine member of the police. Tara, a Golden Retriever, known for her expertise in detecting explosives, retired after spending 12 years in the service. The video of the ceremony has gone viral on the internet.

The viral footage showcases Tara being honoured with a garland. Following this initial tribute, a shawl is draped over her. As additional garlands and shawls were added, the atmosphere was filled with cheers and applause from the police team.

The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) along with the caption, “Retirement ceremony of Tara, a member of Adilabad’s dog squad and an expert in detecting explosives. She belongs to the Labrador Retriever family and served the dept for 11 years.” along with hashtags Telangana, PoliceDog, K9Unit.

Watch the viral video here:

According to the Deccan Chronicle, Tara, born on January 22, 2013, began her journey in service as a skilled explosives detector trained at the Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) in Moinabad, Telangana. She was later stationed in Adilabad where she diligently served for many years.

During her retirement ceremony, Superintendent of Police Gaush Alam honoured Tara with flowers, acknowledging her invaluable contributions to the department.

The video of Tara’s ceremony quickly went viral, amassing a flurry of reactions.

Reacting to the clip, one user joked, “She’s probably wondering “Where’s the treat, people?” She’s one very beautiful lady.”

Another admirer wrote, “My brave officer, I hope you enjoy your retirement.”

The reactions poured in with heartfelt tributes. One user expressed, “What a heartwarming moment! A true hero in fur, she deserves all the love and recognition for her unwavering loyalty and dedication.”

Another noted, “Traditional Indian retirement ceremony with garlands and shawls for a respected colleague.”

Amid the praises, a person affectionately commented, “The best girl there ever was.” Some added playful remarks, with one writing, “Hope Tara gets pension on time,” while another added, “Not. One. Treat. Anyway, good girl. Thank you for the bombastic performance, or not.”

An individual sharing their perspective wrote, “This is an unnecessary thing done by every police department. The trained dog needs a good home, that is all.”

The canine’s farewell video has raked up nearly 1.2 lakh views so far.