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Braveheart Simba – Mumbai’s bomb squad dog cremated with 3-gun salute

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Having worked tirelessly in service of the nation and its security, Simba, one of the key members of Mumbai’s bomb detection and disposal squad, passed away. He was given a hero’s farewell and cremated with a three-gun salute.</p>
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Regarded as one of the bravest dogs of the squad, nine-year-old Simba joined the force in 2013. He was trained for detection of explosives and was used extensively for VVIP and VIP security arrangements.</p>
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This brave Labrador passed away due to unknown reasons and received the deserved State funeral for his exemplary services. He was cremated with a three-gun salute at the Veterinary Hospital in Parel, Mumbai.</p>
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Abhishek Joshi shared a photo of Simba online on his Twitter and wrote: "Simba, the Bomb Detection dog was given the state funeral, and he was cremated with a three-gun salute at the Veterinary hospital in Parel, Mumbai. Thanks for your service, Simba"</p>
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Video footage was also shared on social media showing police officials paying their last respects to the brave dog.</p>
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Internet users too expressed their condolences at Simba’s passing away.</p>
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