»Indian Army Day 2021: Here's Looking at the Canine Unit Who Form a 'Pawsome' Part of the Forces 2-MIN READ Indian Army Day 2021: Here's Looking at the Canine Unit Who Form a 'Pawsome' Part of the Forces File photo of Indian Army soldiers marching beside their dogs during the Army Day parade in New Delhi. (For representation/REUTERS) The Indian Army deploys the canine unit to take up crucial roles of tracking, guarding, mine detection, explosive detection, infantry patrolling, avalanche rescue operations, search and rescue, and assault and narcotic detection. FOLLOW US ON: It is not just arms and ammunition that provide strength to the Indian Army Soldiers, but dogs as well who have become an integral part of the forces. As we celebrate Army Day on January 15, we should not forget the loyal services of dog soldiers of the Indian Army.