Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • News
  • Videos
  • India
  • Elections
  • World
  • City
  • Tesseract
  • Life & Style
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Tech
  • TOI Games
  • Cricket
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Web Series
  • Education
  • Speaking Tree
  • Success Story of Visionary Leaders
  • TOI Newsletters
  • Health
  • Real Estate
  • Legal
  • Defence
  • Women

Cracker, martyr CRPF dog: A life in pictures

Last updated on - Apr 10, 2017, 10:48 IST
Comments
Share
1/7

Cracker, a CRPF patrol dog, was martyred last week in Chhattisgarh. The Belgian Malinois died an Indian patriot, after he sniffed out a pressure bomb planted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh late last week. Thanks to Cracker, his beloved handler and other CRPF personnel escaped with minor injuries. (Photo: ANI)
2/7

Cracker was hit by the splinters of the pressure bomb that was cleverly hidden beneath a 'kuchha' road when his CRPF battalion was returning to its camp after a combing operation. (Photo: ANI)
3/7

Belgian Malinois dogs are used by paramilitary and security forces worldwide for infantry patrol roles. (Photo: ANI)
4/7

They first gained fame for assisting elite US Navy SEALs sniff out errorist Osama bin Laden from his safe haven in Pakistan in 2011. (Photo: ANI)
5/7

When he was killed, Cracker has served with the CRPF for over a year. He was inducted into a CRPF paramilitary battalion in December 2015. (Photo: ANI)
6/7

On Saturday, CRPF paid glowing tributes to Cracker and buried him with full military honours. (Photo: ANI)
7/7

The force lost Pluto, another Belgian Malinois, in January in the same district during an anti-Naxal patrol operation. (Photo: ANI)

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Photostories
  • From Sarah Jessica Parker to Jon Bon Jovi, here are all of the celebrities who flaunt their gray hair like a crown
  • Love quote of the day by Aristotle: "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies"
  • 'Spider-Noir' to 'Deli Boys': Latest Hollywood series and films to watch over the weekend
  • Parkinson's before 50? Doctor explains the early warning signs most people ignore
  • Don’t throw away your potato peels: 5 smart ways to repurpose them
  • You’re walking, not running, so why are you breathless? Doctor explains what your body may be trying to tell you
  • 5 lessons of perfect marriage we all need to learn from Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough
  • One workout a week can help you lose weight, new study finds
  • Asthma is no longer just about dust and pollution: Doctor warns stress, poor sleep and modern lifestyles are triggering more attacks
  • Why thousands of Indian children with Autism are diagnosed late: Doctors explain what early intervention can change
Explore more Stories
  • 12
    ​In pictures: How India celebrated Eid-ul-Adha this year​
  • 10
    Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary: Ten defining moments of his political life in pics
  • 7
    US secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Taj Mahal with wife; see pics
  • 9
    Marco Rubio in India: US state secretary visit in frames
  • 16
    ​Silk, Pashmina, mangoes & more: Inside PM Modi’s gift diplomacy on 5-nation tour​
Up Next
  • News
  • /
  • India
  • /
  • Cracker, martyr CRPF dog: A life in pictures
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 30, 2026, 11.23PM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service