Hisar (Dinkar Gawri):- A one-day educational tour was organised for fourth-year students of the College of Veterinary Sciences at Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar. The tour was conducted under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Vinod Kumar Verma and under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Anish Yadav, Dean of the College of Veterinary Sciences. During the visit, students gained practical knowledge by touring the Dog K-9 Squad Centre in Kurukshetra and Carus Laboratories in Karnal.
During the first phase of the tour, students visited the Dog K-9 Squad Centre in Kurukshetra and learned about the role of trained dogs in police operations. They were informed how trained dogs assist the police in detecting narcotics and explosives and in investigating crimes. Four narcotic-detection dogs from the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, one tracker dog from the State Crime Branch and one explosive-detection dog from the CID participated in the demonstration. The trained dogs demonstrated their capabilities by searching the premises, vehicles and belongings. The explosive-detection dog also performed a handkerchief search exercise. Students closely observed the dogs’ training, working methods and coordination with their handlers.
During the second phase of the tour, students visited the manufacturing plant of Carus Laboratories in Karnal. They inspected various sections involved in medicine manufacturing and interacted with the heads of the respective departments. The students learned about different pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, the preparation of medicines in various dosage forms and the process of supplying them to the market. The visit provided them with an opportunity to understand practically the theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom.
The student group was led by Dr. Divya Agnihotri, Professor and Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, and Assistant Professor Dr. Gaurav Charaya. The educational tour provided students with a valuable opportunity to understand the importance of trained dogs in police operations and the industrial processes involved in medicine manufacturing.
