The horses are housed at a newly constructed stable at Marol Police Camp, spread over 2.96 acres, featuring medical facilities, a swimming pool, veterinary care and trained staff
The horses at the Marol Police Camp’s newly constructed stable on Saturday. PICS/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI
As many as 21 horses have joined the Mumbai Police, to be deployed for patrolling the beaches of Girgaon, Juhu, Aksa, Dana Pani, Gorai, and Uttan. The horses have been sourced from Rajasthan, Haryana, Kerala, and Pune, and are fully trained in jumping, riding, running, and other operational activities.
The equines have been brought to the Marol Police Camp, where they are housed in a newly constructed stable. Four additional stables are under construction at the spot, and the Mumbai Police are expected to induct more horses in the near future.
The horses, which are between two and five years old, are named Karishma, Ranveer, Baji, Meghdut, Arjun, Samrat, Abhimanyu, Suvarnarekha, Shivalik, Vijayjyoti, Krishna, Padmavati, Randheera, Manju, Veer, Dash, Bijli, Chetak, Tufan, Badal, and Hirkani.
Police Sub-Inspector Sagar Shinde, who is in charge of the stable, told mid-day, “We have 36 smaller stables, along with restrooms, guest rooms, veterinary doctors, a swimming pool for horses, and medical facilities. The entire facility for the horses has been constructed on 2.96 acres of land. We have more than 50 trained staff engaged in training and caring for the horses.”
“These horses will be deployed for patrolling at Mumbai’s beaches and will also be used in forest areas where vehicles cannot reach. The police horses will also participate in parades, raising day celebrations, and sports events. All horses have undergone six months of training and are well-trained. They are also fully vaccinated,” PSI Shinde added.
Four ambulances equipped for medical emergencies are available at the centre, along with veterinary doctors. In case of emergencies, these vehicles are used to transport horses to hospitals.
Regular check-ups
Speaking with mid-day, Hanmant Shingate, nursing assistant with the Mumbai Police, said, “We regularly conduct health check-ups and vaccinations for the horses at this stable. Veterinary doctors are available 24×7 to treat any ailments.”
The stable was constructed in 2023 under the guidance of the Commissioner of Police and Joint CP Satyanarayan Chaudhary (Law and Order) and Joint CP (Administration) S Jayakumar. DCP Sunil Lokhande, along with PSI Shinde, is overseeing activities at the facility.
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