Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Tracker Dog Rakhi Dies After Nine Years of Service
Rakhi was a Labrador dog who worked with the police in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, for almost nine years.
She helped solve many theft and murder cases.
Unfortunately, she passed away recently because she was very old and sick.
The police and other officials honored her with flowers at a special place called the District Police Training Centre.
Rakhi was very important to the police because she was very good at finding clues and tracking people.
Some people think police dogs are very helpful, but others worry about how they are treated.
Rakhi, a Labrador tracker dog, served the Kurnool district police for nearly nine years.
She played a key role in several crime investigations across Kurnool and Nandyal districts.
Rakhi died on Monday due to old age and illness at the Dog Squad office in Kurnool.
Police personnel paid tributes to Rakhi at the District Police Training Centre near Dinnedevarapadu.
Rakhi made significant contributions to solving theft and murder cases, earning appreciation within the department.
- Who
- Rakhi, a Labrador tracker dog
- What
- Died after nine years of service
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Due to old age and illness
Police Department
Animal Welfare Advocates
Role of Police Dogs
Police Department
Police dogs are essential for crime detection and tracking operations, contributing significantly to public safety.
Animal Welfare Advocates
While valuable, the use of dogs in police work raises concerns about their welfare and the conditions they are kept in.
- Name
- Rakhi
- Breed
- Labrador
- Service Duration
- 2017-2026
- Districts Served
- Kurnool and Nandyal
- Cause of Death
- Old age and illness
- Tributes Paid
- At District Police Training Centre, Dinnedevarapadu