Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Army Assault Dog Tyson Chosen For Mention-in-Despatches Honour
Tyson is a very brave German Shepherd dog who works as an assault dog in the Indian Army.
He belongs to a special team called 2 Para Special Forces.
During a mission in Jammu and Kashmir, Tyson led the soldiers into a hideout where terrorists were hiding.
While doing this, he got hit by a bullet, but he did not stop.
He kept going and attacked, which made the terrorists start shooting and show where they were.
Because of Tyson's brave actions, soldiers and police were able to stop three terrorists.
For being so courageous, Tyson has been chosen for a big military honour called Mention-in-Despatches.
It is a special award for soldiers who show extraordinary bravery in duty.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, approved many bravery awards this year, and Tyson's name is on the list.
Army assault dog Tyson, a German Shepherd with 2 Para (Special Forces), has been chosen for the Mention-in-Despatches honour this year.
Tyson was honoured for actions under Operation Rakshak, specifically Op Trashi-I in Jammu and Kashmir.
He took the first bullet while leading the entry into the terrorists' hideout but pressed forward undeterred by his injuries.
His fearless action enabled White Knight Corps troops, J&K police and CRPF to engage and neutralise three Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
President Droupadi Murmu approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, and 89 Mention-in-Despatches on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.
- Who
- Tyson, a German Shepherd assault dog with 2 Para (Special Forces), and President Droupadi Murmu, who approved the honours.
- What
- Tyson was chosen for the Mention-in-Despatches honour for extraordinary courage during a military operation.
- When
- This year, ahead of the 80th Independence Day; President Murmu approved the awards on Friday.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Why
- Because Tyson took the first bullet while leading the entry into a terrorists' hideout and pressed forward despite injury, helping troops neutralise three Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
- Dog Name
- Tyson
- Breed
- German Shepherd
- Unit
- 2 Para (Special Forces), Remount Veterinary Corps
- Honour
- Mention-in-Despatches
- Operation
- Op Trashi-I under Operation Rakshak
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Gallantry Awards Approved
- 78, including 13 posthumous
- Mention-in-Despatches Approved
- 89 (75 Army, 4 Navy, 10 Air Force)