Victory: Illegal Horse Races Cancelled in Dahanu Following PETA India Complaint

Upon receiving information about illegal horse races scheduled for 02 February at Dahanu Beach through an Instagram post, PETA India notified Palghar police who successfully prevented the event from taking place.

Horses used for racing are forced to sprint – through whippings and weapons – at speeds so fast they frequently sustain injuries and can even haemorrhage from the lungs. In 2016, the Rajasthan High Court prohibited tonga races in Rajasthan after reviewing a report from the Animal Welfare Board of India. The report highlighted that horses suffer from cruelty when they are compelled to run amid noisy vehicles and loud spectators, causing them fear and distress.