Horse Owner Faces Legal Action After High-Speed Collision in Maharashtra

A horse owner was charged after their animal knocked down a 35-year-old man in Thane district, Maharashtra. The victim, who worked at a powerloom, was seriously injured when his scooter collided with the galloping horse in Bhiwandi. Charges include negligent conduct and endangering life.

A horse owner is facing legal action after their animal, moving at high speed, knocked down a 35-year-old man in Thane district, Maharashtra, authorities disclosed on Tuesday.

The victim, employed at a powerloom unit, sustained severe injuries in the incident, which occurred in Bhiwandi on Monday evening, according to police reports. The collision happened while the man was riding his scooter, and the horse approached from the opposite direction, an official from the Bhoiwada police station revealed.

The resultant impact caused the man to fall and incur injuries. Following his complaint, police have registered a case against the horse owner under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 291 (negligent conduct with respect to animals) 125(a) and 125(b) (acts endangering life or personal safety of others).

(With inputs from agencies.)