Nepali police honour service dogs at Hindu festival
Nepali police have honoured their canine colleagues as part of Tihar for their contributions to criminal investigations, security operations and search and rescue missions, including their efforts in Rasuwa flood recovery missions.
In Nepal, the second day of Tihar, called Kukur Puja, is dedicated to dogs.
Armed Police Force officer Ramesh Pokhrel said dogs were regarded as the “messengers of Yamaraj, the god of death, as well as manifestations of God”.
“This is their special day, and we worship them to make them happy and show our love and respect for them,” Pokhrel said.
During the ceremonies, dogs were lined up and adorned with flower garlands and vermilion tika (a red mark on the forehead), and some were awarded medals.
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