Yesterday, as Mumbai honoured the heroes of the 26/11 terror attack, Virar residents came together to pay homage to four heroes who stood tall on their four legs against all threats. Canine cops Caesar, Sultan, Max and Tiger saved the lives of hundreds, not just during the 26/11 attacks, but also after the 2006 Mumbai train blasts and the 2011 triple blasts (see box).

Retired police dogs lay on the graves of the four canine heroes of 26/11 at the Fizza farmhouse in Virar