1405 Lipsy, a Labrador, is recuperating at ITBP s 22 Battalion after being operated upon for a tumor on the ventral aspect of thoracoabdominal junction . Tribune Photo
Vijay Mohan
Chandigarh, January 7
In a unique gesture of compassion towards its retired K-9 warriors, two dogs that had served with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force were operated upon for removal of tumours in their bodies.
Lipsy, a veteran of ITBP’s Afghanistan deployment and other sensitive security duties, was operated upon for abdominal tumour while Impressive Desire, who had saved jawans from four ambushes during anti-naxal operations, was treated for breast cancer. Both are about 12 years old and were an anaesthetic risk due to their advanced age.