Archive · 2 Jun 2025
SSB Bids Farewell to Narcotics Detection Dog Heinz
Imagine a very good dog named Heinz who was trained to find illegal drugs like a super sniffer.
He worked for the SSB, like a special police team, and helped catch bad guys smuggling drugs.
He worked for over eight years, helping keep the border safe.
Everyone respected Heinz for being loyal and always working hard.
Now, after all his hard work, Heinz gets to relax and enjoy his retirement!
Heinz, a Labrador Retriever, was a narcotics detection dog for the SSB's 48th Battalion.
He served for over eight years, starting in 2016 after training.
Heinz was instrumental in uncovering numerous narcotic consignments.
An emotional farewell ceremony was held to honor Heinz.
Heinz's handler, ASI Kamlesh Kumar Singh, was also recognized for his service.
- Who
- Heinz, a narcotics detection dog, and the 48th Battalion of the SSB.
- What
- Heinz, a narcotics detection dog, was given a farewell after eight years of service.
- When
- Heinz retired after eight years of service.
- Where
- The 48th Battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Jaynagar, India.
- Why
- Heinz was retiring after a distinguished career detecting narcotics.
- Dog's Name
- Heinz
- Service Start Date
- Jan 21, 2016
- Battalion
- 48th Battalion SSB
- Primary Role
- Narcotics Detection
- Handler
- ASI Kamlesh Kumar Singh