CRPF’s ‘Rollo’ tragically lost his life in a bee attack, having significantly contributed to numerous anti-Naxal operations.
K-9 dog of CRPF Rolo passed away during a unique operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Rolo perished after an onslaught by bees. Rolo was a Belgian Malinois type dog.
He was stationed on the Telangana border with Chhattisgarh. He was a patrolling specialist with great sensitivity for bombs. CRPF paid him a last goodbye with complete dignity. Moreover, CRPF will reward Rolo with a commendation disc posthumously.
Actually, operating the largest anti-Naxal operation ever in the Karregutta highlands were CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police. This was an almost three-week procedure. A massive swarm of bees struck during this operation as the CRPF and Chhattisgarh Police team were returning after a search in the Karregutta hills. The dogs wrapped K9 Rolo with a polythene cloth during this to protect him from the bee stings. This effort failed, however, as numerous bees pierced the sheet and began stinging K9 Rolo. Rolo therefore developed extreme pain and burning and lost control. Following this he emerged from the sheet. More bees bit him as soon he emerged from the sheet. Because of this he passed out. The troops claim that over 200 bees stung K9 Rolo.
K 9 Rolo served as a rather devoted soldier.
Though it was of little avail, the troops on the scene sought to provide him quick medical care. Although he was sent to the hospital, K9 Rolo passed away on route from great anguish. The veterinarian confirmed him dead later. K-9 through K-9 Rolo was born in Database Technology on April 5, 2023. In DBTS itself, he received training in infantry patrolling, explosive search and assault under batch number 80. Following training, it was assigned anti-Naxal responsibility to 228 Battalion, CRPF in April 2024. In various anti-Naxal missions, Rolo has found IED. He fought faithfully. He assisted CRPF in locating explosive materials and Naxalite hideouts as well. He was thus given a guard of honor to respect his sacrifice.