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IN PHOTOS: Twelve horses rescued after being used for illegal racing in Mumbai

Updated On: 11 December, 2024 09:51 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

As many as twelve horses were rescued after they were allegedly used for illegal horse-cart racing in Mumbai and shifted to a sanctuary by PETA, an official statement said on Wednesday. Pics/Rajesh Gupta

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As many as twelve horses were rescued after they were allegedly used for illegal horse-cart racing in Mumbai and shifted to a sanctuary by PETA, an official statement said on Wednesday. Pics/Rajesh Gupta

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As many as twelve horses were rescued after they were allegedly used for illegal horse-cart racing in Mumbai and shifted to a sanctuary by PETA, an official statement said on Wednesday. Pics/Rajesh Gupta
<p>The race was reportedly conducted on 3 December between 3 and 4 am. It commenced in Ghatkopar East and proceeded towards Vikhroli, the investigations had later revealed</p>

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The race was reportedly conducted on 3 December between 3 and 4 am. It commenced in Ghatkopar East and proceeded towards Vikhroli, the investigations had later revealed

<p>A video of the race had also gone viral on social media platforms</p>

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A video of the race had also gone viral on social media platforms

<p>The video reportedly showed 6-8 horse carts, accompanied by dozens of bikers following and recording the race while supporting the activity. The horse carts were seen speeding on the highway</p>

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The video reportedly showed 6-8 horse carts, accompanied by dozens of bikers following and recording the race while supporting the activity. The horse carts were seen speeding on the highway

<p>The statement said that following PETA India&rsquo;s complaint, the Pant Nagar Police Station took suo moto and registered a first information report</p>

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The statement said that following PETA India’s complaint, the Pant Nagar Police Station took suo moto and registered a first information report

<p>The CCTV cameras installed on the highway later identified the organisers and horse owners</p>

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The CCTV cameras installed on the highway later identified the organisers and horse owners

<p>PETA collaborated with the police and ensured all twelve horses were seized</p>

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PETA collaborated with the police and ensured all twelve horses were seized

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