The viral story of how Army dog 'Menaka' saluted Chinar Corps Commander & he saluted back

A picture of a dog called Menaka saluting Lt Gen KLS Dhillon (Chinar Corps Commander) in Srinagar on December 14 has gone viral. Chinar Corps Commander returned salute to dog because senior army men are supposed to do so as per tritions of Indian army. Army officials told ANI that picture was taken on first day of Amarnath Yatra, July 1, this year.

y told ANI: "While Corps Commander was going to holy cave for darshan, around 50 metres before it, Menaka was carrying out his duties. As Corps Commander reached re, dog saluted him.”

picture was tweeted on Remount Veterinary Corps Day (RVC) by a handle called @nee_el. Lt Gen Dhillon retweeted picture and wrote: "Salute to Buddy who saved many a lives many a times,” to which replies came in steily. 

“A soldier ackwledges a Soldier. Jai Hind,” user wrote. 
Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) wrote: “This is pure soldiering - regard, respect and hour.”

Lt Gen KLS replied to Retired Major saying that - “Thanks @majorgauravarya, you kw how dedicated se braves are during most difficult situations. Respects to Army Dog Units force.” 

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During many army operations, dogs are taken along with troops to help detect terrorists and explosives.

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Many of se canines have been awarded gallantry awards for ir role in counter-terrorism operations. Dogs, mules and horses of force are maintained by Army's RVC. se animals help our forces in operating in difficult terrains and locations.

RE | Lt Gen Dhillon’s tweet

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(With Inputs from ANI)