Fans, air coolers to help police horses beat the heat
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Prayagraj: The Prayagraj Police have installed eight air coolers and 18 fans at their stable in reserve police lines to safeguard horses from intense heat, as temperatures exceed 43 degrees Celsius in Sangam city.
The horses receive Glucon D and two varieties of special salt to aid digestion and regulate body temperature.
The Prayagraj district police maintain 18 police horses, with each valued between Rs 70,000 and Rs 2 lakhs.
The police department has assigned 10 trained mounted policemen, including a Reserve Inspector (mounted police) and hostlers, to care for the horses at the reserve police lines stable.
Speaking to TOI, reserve inspector Vinod Kumar Singh said: "A total of eight air coolers have been installed in the stable to offer a respite to the horses in the prevailing heat wave conditions.
A veterinary doctor has also been engaged for the horses' healthcare."
Singh elaborated on their dietary requirements, stating, "We maintain a special diet for each horse. They are fed chana, jau, chokhar, salt and an adequate amount of grass along with adequate water per day."
During winters, the horses receive blankets for warmth, he said.
The mounted police unit contributed significantly during the recent Maha Kumbh, with trained horses assisting in surveillance during the massive religious gathering on the Ganga's banks.
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A senior police official said that mounted police services are essential for various functions, including crowd control, owing to their height advantage and visibility. They patrol parks and markets and help disperse large gatherings.
He added: "Offering air coolers to horses is to keep them hale and hearty during summers."
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