The heroic Indian Army dog ‘Zoom’, which attacked terrorists and sustained injuries in a combat operation in Kokernag, passed away on 13th October 2022.
Zoom was severely injured when fighting the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag. After receiving two gunshots in the encounter, it underwent surgery at Advance Field Veterinary Hospital, Srinagar. But succumbed to the injuries.
“Army dog Zoom, under treatment at 54 AFVH, passed away around 12 noon today. He was responding well till around 11:45 am when he suddenly started gasping and collapsed,” said Army officials.
“In spite of the injuries, Zoom continued his task which resulted in the neutralisation of two terrorists. The canine is under treatment in Srinagar,” an Army official said
The Army Chinar Corps had taken to Twitter to wish to Zoom a speedy recovery.”Army assault dog ‘Zoom’ critically injured during the operation while confronting the terrorists. He is under treatment at Army Vet Hosp Srinagar. We wish him a speedy recovery,” they had tweeted.