Jhansi : Southern Railway emerged overall champion while South Eastern Railway secured the runner-up position at the 19th All India Railway Protection Force (RPF) Dog Duty Competition-2026, which concluded at RPF Reserve Line here on Tuesday. North Central Railway general manager Naresh Pal Singh attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest.
The five-day competition witnessed the participation of 73 trained dogs and their handlers from 17 railway zones, who showcased their skills in tracking, explosive detection and narcotics detection. In narcotics detection, Veera of South Central Railway, handled by constable N Ramudu Naik, won first place. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Pablo of Southern Railway secured second position, while Inch of Western Railway finished third. The closing ceremony featured a dog show in which the trained canines demonstrated their alertness, discipline and obedience to handlers’ commands. Download the TOI App.
He said regular training, discipline and close coordination between dogs and their handlers were essential to tackling security challenges. NCR principal chief security commissioner Pradeep Kumar Gupta highlighted the crucial role of dog squads in strengthening railway security. He added that the best-performing team selected through the competition would represent RPF at All India Dog Meet. Singh appreciated the contribution of RPF dog squads in ensuring passenger safety, monitoring railway premises and detecting potential security threats. He also congratulated the participants and winners, urging them to continue improving their professional skills. In the tracker dog category, Zorro, a Belgian Shepherd from Southern Railway, handled by head constable B Suresh Kumar, secured first place. Simba of South Eastern Railway finished second, while Frendo of Northern Railway came third. In explosive detection, Jack, a Belgian Shepherd from Southern Railway, handled by head constable Robin, bagged the top position. Remo of South Central Railway finished second, while Jacky of West Central Railway secured third place.