Sambhal (UP): Mary, an elite police tracking dog posted with the Sambhal Police Dog Squad, is set to receive a prestigious Director General of Police (DGP)-level commendation for her exceptional contribution in solving the rape case of a six-year-old girl.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sambhal, UP, Mr Krishan Kumar Bishnoi, an IPS officer of 2018 batch, announced the recommendation, praising Mary’s remarkable tracking skills, intelligence, and decisive role in helping investigators trace the accused within hours of the crime.
Police Dog Mary to Receive DGP Honour for Outstanding Investigation
The recommendation for the DGP-level honour comes after Mary’s crucial role in investigating the brutal crime that took place on June 18 in a village under the jurisdiction of Babrala Police Station in Sambhal district.
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According to police, after committing the crime, the accused fled the scene, leaving behind only a gamchha (traditional cloth). With virtually no immediate leads available, investigators turned to the specially trained canine unit.
Mary was brought to the crime scene and was made to sniff the abandoned cloth. Within moments, the highly trained tracking dog picked up the scent and began following the trail.
Mary’s Tracking Led Police Directly to the Suspect
Demonstrating exceptional concentration and endurance, Mary guided the police team over several kilometres across difficult terrain before leading them directly to the suspect’s village.
The trail provided investigators with a crucial breakthrough. Based on the location identified by Mary and other evidence collected thereafter, police intensified their search operation.
The investigation ultimately culminated in a police encounter near Nagariya Kazi village on the Babrala–Rajpura Road, where the accused, identified as Sandeep, was arrested following an exchange of fire. During the operation, one police constable also sustained injuries.
Police officials credited Mary’s tracking ability as a key factor that significantly accelerated the investigation and helped officers close in on the accused.
SP Krishan Kumar Bishnoi Announces DGP-Level Recommendation
SP Bishnoi announced that an official report highlighting Mary’s extraordinary contribution has been forwarded to senior police headquarters, formally recommending her for a Director General of Police (DGP)-level commendation.
The SP said Mary’s outstanding tracking abilities, discipline, intelligence and invaluable assistance during the investigation deserved recognition at the highest level.
Following the successful arrest of the accused, SP Bishnoi also announced a cash reward of ₹10,000 for the Sambhal Dog Squad team in appreciation of their efforts.
Mary is a Gold Medal-Winning Police Tracking Dog
According to Jitendra Singh, in-charge of the Dog Squad, Mary is among the department’s most accomplished tracking dogs.
She is a gold medal-winning tracking dog from Batch-36 and has been serving with the Sambhal Police since 2019.
Over the years, Mary has played a significant role in solving numerous sensitive and high-profile criminal cases, including:
- Murder and homicide investigations
- Major theft and robbery cases
- Complex criminal tracking operations
- Search and evidence recovery assignments
Police officials said Mary’s consistent performance has made her one of the most dependable members of the district’s canine unit.
Recognition for Canine Excellence in Policing
Police officials believe the proposed DGP commendation acknowledges not only Mary’s exceptional performance in the Sambhal investigation but also highlights the growing importance of trained police dogs in modern criminal investigations.
Canine units continue to play a vital role in crime detection, suspect tracking, search operations and evidence recovery, often providing crucial breakthroughs in cases where conventional investigation methods yield limited leads.
With the official recommendation now submitted, Mary is expected to receive one of the highest recognitions awarded to police dogs in Uttar Pradesh for her outstanding service.
