Cyberabad Police induct two CID canines
HYDERABAD: Two police canines from the Telangana State Crime Investigation Department (CID) have reported to the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (CSW Headquarters) Hanumantha Rao said.
With the addition, the total number of police dogs in the commissionerate has risen to 18. Of these, 12 are trained for explosive detection, two for narcotics detection and four as tracker dogs.
The two canines transferred from CID are ‘Rana’, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, and ‘Rado’, a 10-year-old Labrador.
Dogs deployed for explosives, narcotics, tracking
Hanumantha Rao said the canines play a key role in crime detection, identifying explosives and tracking suspects. Their services will be utilised more effectively under the supervision of BD team Reserve Inspector Nagaraju, with support from Reserve Sub-Inspector Venkatesh.
Explosive detection dogs are deployed during events involving dignitaries, public representatives’ meetings, anti-sabotage checks and threat calls.
Tracker dogs assist investigations by identifying accused persons, tracing missing individuals or property, and locating evidence. Narcotic detection dogs help identify ganja, cocaine, methamphetamine, opium, MDMA and heroin.
Cyberabad K9 squad wins medals
The Cyberabad Police K9 squad has also performed at national and state-level competitions.
‘Teja’, a narcotics detection canine, won a bronze medal at the 68th All India Police Duty Meet held in Ranchi in 2024–25. The dog also secured a bronze medal at the Telangana Police Duty Meet held in Hyderabad.
‘Reena’, trained in explosive detection, won bronze medals at the Telangana Police Duty Meet held in Hyderabad in 2024 and in Warangal in 2025.
Labradors form the majority of the K9 squad, while Doberman and Belgian Malinois breeds are also in service. Labradors originated in Canada and were developed in Britain, Dobermans trace their origins to Germany, and Belgian Malinois are a specialised working breed from Belgium.
