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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

A Vikhroli court in Mumbai granted a Maharashtra-based sanctuary interim custody of twelve horses. Pics/Rajesh Gupta

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A Vikhroli court in Mumbai granted a Maharashtra-based sanctuary interim custody of twelve horses. Pics/Rajesh Gupta
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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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