Mon May 26 03:28:01 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Investigation Launched After Deaths of Racing Horses Transferred from Hyderabad to Madhya Pradesh**
**Bhopal, May 26, 2025** – An investigation is underway in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, following the deaths of eight racing horses out of a group of 57 that were recently transported from Hyderabad, Telangana. Animal rights activists have raised concerns about the conditions and circumstances surrounding the horses’ transfer to a private farm in Raipura village, owned by Sachin Tiwari.
The horses arrived in early May from Hyderabad, and the subsequent deaths prompted immediate action from the Jabalpur authorities. Accusations of poor treatment, malnourishment, and rushed transportation have been leveled.
A petition has been filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking intervention to ensure the well-being of the remaining 49 horses, access for animal rights organizations to provide medical care, and a thorough investigation into the legality of the transfer. The petition names Suresh Paladugu, managing director of Hyderabad-based Horse Power Sports League, and Sachin Tiwari, owner of the farm, alleging illegal transport and questioning the whereabouts of approximately 100 other horses previously under Mr. Paladugu’s care.
Jabalpur Collector Deepak Saxena confirmed the investigation, stating that veterinarians are regularly inspecting and treating the remaining horses. Initial suspicions of Glanders disease have been ruled out. Authorities are now focusing on the documentation of the horse transfer and are in contact with Hyderabad police to investigate potential wrongdoing.
Concerns about the horses’ welfare first surfaced when polo player Lavanya Shekhawat filed a complaint with PETA India regarding conditions at the Hyderabad Race Club. Tegbir Singh Brar, a council member of the National Horse Breeding Society of India, believes this complaint triggered the hasty relocation to Jabalpur.
While Mr. Tiwari claims the horses died of natural causes and that he is providing adequate care, animal rights activists allege the horses are suffering from wounds, skin infections, and other health issues.
Mr. Paladugu has distanced himself from the horses and their treatment, stating that his company, HPSL, was only involved in organizing races. He claims the horses were owned by another company, HithaNet India Pvt Ltd. and they were responsible for their care.
Tiwari refutes all allegations and claims that the horses were transferred to his farm due to more suitable costing and weather conditions compared to Hyderabad.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining all aspects of the case to determine the cause of the horses’ deaths and ensure the well-being of the remaining animals.
First Piper 