How is braveheart dog Tyson doing after 'taking the first bullet'? Alert and recovering well, says the Army

Tyson, attached to 2 Para Special Forces, was the first to confirm the presence of terrorists in the operation zone on Sunday morning

• Army dog Tyson injured in Kishtwar op, now recovering well
• Tyson helped neutralise three terrorists despite being shot
• Weapons and ammo recovered, op seen as major blow to militants

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Army assault dog, Tyson, injured during the counter-terror operation, Trashi-I, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, is "alert and recovering well," the Army’s White Knight Corps said, applauding the canine for his role in neutralising three terrorists.

Sharing details of the braveheart Army dog's recovery on microblogging site X on Tuesday afternoon, the White Knight Corps stated, "In the recent operation Trashi-I at #Kishtwar, Assault Dog ‘Tyson’, displayed extraordinary courage by taking the first bullet while leading the entry into the terrorists’ hideout. Undeterred by his injuries, he pressed forward and launched a fierce assault, compelling the terrorists to open fire and thereby confirming their presence".

#𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘀 | #𝗢𝗽𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶-𝗜 | #𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗧𝘆𝘀𝗼𝗻

𝗧𝗬𝗦𝗢𝗡 (𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗬 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗨𝗟𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗚) | 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 In the recent 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶-𝗜 at #𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗴… pic.twitter.com/VHuoecm4V1 — White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) February 24, 2026

Further hailing Tyson's bravery and quick action, the Army wrote, "fearless action enabled troops of WhiteKnightCorps, J&K Police and #CRPF to precisely engage and neutralise three Pakistan sponsored terrorists".

"Wounded yet in high spirits, alert and recovering well, Tyson exemplifies unwavering devotion to duty — a true warrior and a soldier in every sense," the Corps said, concluding, "The hunt continues — those who seek to disturb peace will find no sanctuary. We Serve, We Protect!"

According to officials cited by News18 Hindi, Tyson, attached to 2 Para Special Forces, was the first to confirm the presence of terrorists in the operation zone on Sunday morning.

As troops advanced through dense terrain in the Passerkut area of the Chatroo belt, Tyson moved ahead of the column to track the suspected hideout and was hit by a bullet in his leg. Despite the injury, he remained with the team and helped forces establish contact with the militants, guiding troops to the exact location of the hideout, officials had stated earlier.

He was later airlifted to the Army hospital in Udhampur, where he is undergoing treatment.

According to Army officials, Tyson has participated in several major operations and is specially trained to detect explosives, identify suspicious locations and assist in tracking terrorists during search missions. His work has repeatedly helped troops locate hideouts in challenging terrain, they said.

Indian security forces have successfully neutralised seven Pakistan-trained terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Saifullah, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district after an intensive year-long operation. Saifullah, a Pakistani national, had been active in the Doda-Kishtwar region for years and was allegedly linked to multiple attacks.

Codenamed Operation Trashi-I, the mission was led by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF. The terrorists had used the region’s rugged, high-altitude terrain and dense forests to evade capture, making the operation especially challenging.

The operation spanned 326 days, with troops tracking terrorists in extreme cold, wet, and freezing conditions across difficult terrain, resulting in multiple successful engagements. The Army said weapons and ammunition, including assault rifles, were recovered from the site, describing the operation as a significant blow to militant activity in the region.