The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of a six-year-old after she fell off a pony at Cooperage garden a couple of weeks ago. It has asked BMC's garden department to submit a list of parameters as per which horse-riding is allowed in the garden and what safety measures are taken. The commission has sought this information regarding all children's parks in the city.

Horse and pony rides at Cooperage garden in Churchgate are a regular feature. File Pic