Disbanded in 1932, Mumbai Police's horse-mounted patrolling unit to trot back into city
Thursday, 1 August 2024
The state government approved over Rs 38 crore for a mounted police unit in Mumbai, enabling the acquisition of 30 horses and the establishment of a stable in Andheri. The unit, disbanded in 1932 and briefly reinstated in 2020, faced challenges due to high maintenance costs and the pandemic. Retired officers raised feasibility concerns.
The state government approved over Rs 38 crore for a mounted police unit in Mumbai, enabling the acquisition of 30 horses and the establishment of a stable in Andheri. The unit, disbanded in 1932 and briefly reinstated in 2020, faced challenges due to high maintenance costs and the pandemic. Retired officers raised feasibility concerns.
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