Army Dog Center Bhakkar

Army Dog Center in Bhakkar

Bhakkar lies in the Thal, the sandy plain between the Indus and the Jhelum, with Darya Khan, Kallur Kot and the old Mankera fort in the district. Gram, wheat and groundnut fields are cut by sand ridges, and the Indus bank is not far to the west.

Situations we are asked about in Bhakkar

• Animals driven away at night across sand ridges and field edges.
• Vehicles taken from the Layyah, Mianwali or Dera Ismail Khan roads.
• A person missing on the way between villages in the Thal.
• Theft from shops in Darya Khan or Kallur Kot bazaars.

Sand shifts with the wind, so a track can disappear within a couple of hours. A dog follows scent rather than marks on the ground. Cover the spot with a clean sheet if possible, and keep people and animals away. Call the police on 15 for serious crimes, then Army Dog Center on 0300-5780720, any time. Tell us the town or village, the direction last seen, and when it happened.

The Thal is a place of long horizons, thin crops and wide sand tracks, where villages can look close together but be far apart by road. Wind and sun are the chief enemies of a trail, and shade is rare. If you must leave the scene, cover the exact spot, note which direction the wind has been blowing, and write down what was last seen. Telling us whether the incident is near the river, the sand ridges or a main road helps us advise you on the first call.