G20 Summit: Sniffer dogs and their handlers deployed for security in Delhi; Covering airports, hotels

livemint.com:

The Indian Express, this specialized K9 team comprises 34 explosive detection dogs that were obtained as puppies from a kennel in Hyderabad specifically for the Summit. Following their training at the ITBP camp in Bhanu, Chandigarh, they were deployed to the city. Additionally, the team includes 13 trained dogs that were acquired from the Indian Army's RVC (Remount and Veterinary Corps) unit.

“The newly trained dogs arrived earlier this month and include breeds such as Belgian Malinois, Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Alsatians. They underwent an intensive six-month-long training at the ITBP camp and have now been deputed across several districts. Some are undergoing mock drills at the canine squad headquarters in Model Town," said an officer as reported by The Indian Express.

The majority of these dogs are trained in explosive detection, while the remaining are divided between tracker dogs and those trained for narcotics detection. Also Read: G20 Summit: AAP vs LG debate over funding of Delhi's makeover A senior police officer part of the squad, said, “The dogs will be deployed along with two handlers each as part of the anti-sabotage check team during the Summit. They will be deployed round-the-clock outside the airport, hotels where the dignitaries will be staying, and places they will visit.