Horse's body exhumed after owner cries foul

Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad town exhumed the body of a horse almost a fortnight after it was found dead in mysterious circumstances. Its owner said the animal was poisoned.

According to sources, the body of the horse was exhumed on Sunday and sent for postmortem. The action was taken after its owner Bablu Kumar lodged a complaint with the police saying the horse was killed by two people who had enmity towards him.

Kumar accused Sahib Singh and his younger brother of killing the horse. He said the brothers had “administered poison” to the animal.  “I had a heated exchange with Sahib Singh and his brother a few days ago, after which they have held a grudge against me,” Kumar told the police.

Sources said the police had brokered a compromise between Kumar and the brothers. The duo had apparently agreed to compensate Kumar, but didn’t keep their word. Following this, Kumar lodged a complaint.

Police officers said the viscera of the horse will be sent for forensic examination. “Further action will be taken after the examination report is received,” an officer said.

DH News Service