In Jul 2019, during Amarnath Yatra the then Corps Commander of the Shrinagar based 15 Corps, Lt General KJS Dhillon was on a visit to the shrine overseeing security arrangements. “Maneka” , one of the dogs from the Army’s dog squad, stood straight on the hind legs, folding front legs right before the General..” What is he doing..?” asked the General inquisitively …
” Salute kar raha hai Sahab” said the handler.
Now in the defence forces every salute has to be returned with a salute…! General Dhillon immediately got on haunches and awarded a crisp return salute to “Maneka” the dog …
This photo clicked by his ADC, went viral on social media so much so that, one American magazine on nature wanted to publish it on their cover page.. ! This simple gesture and photo indeed showcased the upbringing, dedication and culture of the armed forces.
Extract from the book ” Kitne Gazi Aaye ..Kitne Ghazi Gaye”
