Prayagraj – As the world prepares for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, security measures are being ramped up. Horses called ‘Ashwashakti’ worth Rs 1.5 crore have been deployed by the Patrolling Police (Mounted Police) to beef up the security at the Maha Kumbha Mela grounds.
A total of five American Warmblood (breed) horses has been brought, as they are distinct because of their speciality in sensing danger from a distance and ensuring swift protective action. Although the market value of each horse stands at Rs 1.5 crore, they have been procured at Rs 7 lakh per horse for the Maha Kumbha Mela. The horses were sourced with coordination between the state and Union Governments. Reserve Inspector of the Mounted Police, Prem Babu said, “These horses have been brought from the Army with the communication between the state and Union Governments. These horses are American Warmbloods (breed). There is a microchip in the neck of these horses that is connected to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI).
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