Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- After nearly eight years of tracking suspects, assisting anti-poaching operations and guarding some of Assam's most precious wildlife, K9 Leon, an exceptionally sharp and agile Belgian Malinois, retired from active service on August 15, 2026.

Trained in scent tracking and anti-poaching operations, Leon spent much of his distinguished career protecting wildlife and supporting conservation efforts across Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR).

Working alongside his dedicated handlers, Anil Kumar Das and Mrigen Das, he became much more than a working dog; he emerged as a vigilant guardian of Kaziranga's natural heritage.

Following an intensive 12-month specialised training programme, Leon joined active fie...