India, July 27 -- By Divanshu Malhotra

New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): As Independence Day approaches, security agencies, including the Delhi Police, are on high alert to ensure a safe and secure celebration. The Delhi Police Dog Squad plays a crucial role in this effort, with its trained dogs and handlers working 24 hours a day to detect explosives and narcotics.

Sub-Inspector Jitendra Dogra, in charge of the Delhi Police Dog Squad, said the dogs are now being trained to react silently when they detect explosives, as certain types of explosives can be triggered by loud sounds such as barking.

"Now, we train our dogs to sit calmly and indicate the presence of explosives through gestures, such as wagging their tail or looking at their...