RPF’s zonal training centre for dogs at Podanur to get a face-lift
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is upgrading its zonal canine training centre in Podanur, Coimbatore. The expansion includes new dog cells, a swimming pool, and modern training facilities to meet the growing demand for specialized canine squads.
Why it matters
Enhanced canine training capabilities improve security and contraband detection efficiency across the Indian railway network.
The zonal training centre for dogs at Podanur near Coimbatore, which is an important canine training establishment of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Southern Railway, will get a face-lift with various upgradations.
K. Arul Jothi, Inspector General of Police-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Southern Railway; along with Panna Lal, Divisional Railway Manager, Salem Division, laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of the centre on Vellore Road near Podanur on Thursday.
Mr. Jothi told journalists the dogs trained at the centre are being deployed to detect narcotics and other contraband items on trains and railway station premises.
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