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The Print
a day ago
- Sport
- The Print
Death of horses at Jabalpur farm: MP HC seeks detailed report from collector by Jun 25
A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf directed the district collector to file a report with regard to the physical condition of each of the horses along with a report on the environment in which they have been kept as well as availability of food, water and shelter. Three horses had died at the farm in the last few days, while eight had died in May reportedly due to heat. Jabalpur, Jun 20 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the Jabalpur district collector to file a report by June 25 on the condition of horses kept in a farm in Raipura village. The collector shall also file a status report with regard to the horses that have died and the reasons for their death, the bench said. The court issued the direction while hearing of a petition filed by Jabalpur-based animal activist Simran Issar alleging that one Sachin Tiwari brought 49 horses from HithaNet India Private Limited in Telangana capital Hyderabad and had kept them without documents pertaining to ownership, vaccination, medical history etc. 'Sachin Tiwari has been made respondent in the petition for illegally transporting horses from Hyderabad to Jabalpur in violation of provisions of Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act. Sachin Tiwari is associated with Suresh Paladugu of HithaNet India Private Limited,' the petitioner's counsel Umesh Tripathi told PTI. HithaNet India Private Limited started an online horse racing betting venture exclusively for Philippines that it ran from Hyderabad Race Club under the title of UnThose Matchup Racing in October 2023, Tripathi said. Jabalpur collector Deepak Saxena had told reporters on June 19 that a committee had been formed under the chairmanship of the district panchayat chief executive officer to find out whether proper care was being taken of horses. PTI COR LAL BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC notices on PIL over liquor sale at inflated rates
Bhopal: A division bench of Madhya Pradesh high court issued notices to respondents in a public interest litigation (PIL) over the sale of liquor at inflated rates, far beyond the MRP. The sale of liquor at prices beyond the MRP is causing financial losses to both the consumers and the state govt, said the petitioner. The department of excise is also complicit with the vendors in allowing the sale of liquor at prices decided by them and not according to the MRP printed on the bottle. A Jabalpur-based advocate, Deepanshu Sahu, in his petition, said that the vendors can't sell liquor at inflated prices without the quiet consent and collusion of the excise staff. It's causing financial losses to both the state exchequer and the consumers of liquor. No tax is paid on the excess amount that is charged from the consumers. If there is a complaint by consumers, the excise staff gets an apology written from the vendor and allows the shop to continue operating and overcharging the consumers. The excise commissioner, commercial tax commissioner of the state, district excise officer, and district collector of Jabalpur are respondents in the case. After the initial hearing, the bench of acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf has sought reply of respondents within four weeks. Advocate Amit Khatri appeared in the case for the petitioner.
The Print
06-06-2025
- Health
- The Print
The man who eats nothing: MP govt greenlights study on monk surviving on water & ‘energy from pebbles'
Government officials said the project aims to allow researchers from the international community to study the biology of Dada Guruji Maharaj, who walks from village to village to inspire spiritual devotion in people. Samarth Bhaiya ji Sarkar, popularly known as Dada Guruji Maharaj, is said to derive his energy from nature—trees, flowing rivers, as well as the earth and small pebbles he touches as he walks along the river banks. Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has approved a proposal to conduct scientific research into the 'nature-based' life and extreme physical endurance of a Jabalpur-based spiritual leader, who claims to have given up food since October 2020, relying solely on water from the Narmada since then. 'Dada Guruji, who is a spiritual leader, has been surviving without any food and simply on water while undertaking the 'parikrama' (ritual of moving clockwise round an object of devotion) of the Narmada,' Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla told ThePrint. 'This was a topic of research and so a team of medical experts from Jabalpur's medical college carefully observed him for a specified duration and then submitted their report.' He said it had still not been decided who would be approached to conduct further research. Dada Guruji Maharaj's growing popularity for his extreme endurance caught the attention of the Mohan Yadav-led BJP government, which constituted a panel of experts from the state-run Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in May 2024 to examine his case. The issue came up for discussion in the Cabinet on 3 June, nearly a year after the medical college in Jabalpur conducted a week-long comprehensive study between 22 and 29 May on the 'various body and mind parameters during prolonged fasting and continuous physical exertion'. Following the presentation of the committee's 124-page report, the Cabinet decided to send the proposal for further research. 'The government decided that this report will be sent to researchers, individuals and institutions so that researchers from the country and the world can investigate and research the nature-based life of Dada Guru,' panchayat and rural development minister Prahlad Patel said on 'X'. Shukla, who also holds the charge of health minister, added. 'It came up for discussion during the Cabinet meeting and it was felt further research should be allowed on how a human body can sustain without food for such a prolonged duration and still have normal vital functioning.' Marginal aberrations seen during observation During the week-long research, Dada Guruji was kept in a CCTV-monitored medical room at the Jabalpur medical college under police surveillance. Experts closely observed his physical, mental, biochemical and other parameters in the morning and evening, essentially before and after he completed a 20-25 km walk on the banks of the river. They found that Dada Guruji did not consume any food during this period and only had 300-1,000 ml of water from the Narmada at the end of the parikrama. Despite 40 to 45 degree temperatures, the medical team found that his body was fit and agile with no symptoms or complaints. 'There were only a few marginal aberrations in blood sugar, uric acid, blood urea, iron and ferritin, which were consistent after fasting for seven days. In our opinion, Dada Guruji's response to strict fasting and strenuous physical activity is unique and hitherto unreported in world medical literature,' the medical college said in its report to the health department. The report was prepared under the guidance of P. Panikar, a professor of medicine; R. Mahobia, a professor of patmedhology; and Dr R.S. Sharma, an AIIMS cardiologist. 'Based on existing evidence of humans and animal studies, we suggest that this unique response of Dada Guru is due to 'medical adaptation' and markedly increased 'endurance power' for fast and adverse conditions,' they said in the report. The report also quotes Dada Guruji saying that when doctors and scientists asked him why only he derived energy from the earth and the Narmada while so many others walking the banks didn't, he explained: 'One has to be selfless and pure of heart to get this energy.' (Edited by Sugita Katyal) Also Read: Sexist jibes to communal remarks, the many controversies of MP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
How 57 racing horses from Hyderabad ended up in Jabalpur, prompting M.P. govt probe
In the first week of May, 57 racing horses arrived at a private farm in the Raipura village of Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur from Hyderabad in Telangana. Over the course of three weeks, eight of them have died, prompting the Jabalpur authorities to launch an investigation into the deaths after various animal rights activists hurled allegations regarding the treatment of the animals and their 'hasty, overnight' transfer. The remaining 49 horses continue to remain at Sachin Tiwari's farm in Raipura, while a team of government veterinarians visits the farm everyday for their medical checkups and treatment. The Jabalpur district administration has launched a full-fledged investigation into multiple aspects of the matter, including the suspicious deaths and other allegations such as poor treatment, malnourishment of the horses. On May 23, a petition was also filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court by a Jabalpur-based animal rights activist, seeking the court's immediate intervention to protect the horses and give better treatment to them, access for animal rights bodies to the horses for medical care, and a probe into the 'illegal' transportation in trucks from Hyderabad to one Sachin Tiwari's farm in Raipura. The plea, filed by Simran Issar, claims that the horses had been sent to Jabalpur by Hyderabad-based Horse Power Sports League managing director Suresh Paladugu and seeks an investigation against him and Mr. Tiwari. It also claims that there were 154 horses in Mr. Paladagu's custody in Hyderabad and that whereabouts and the condition of about 100 of them are unknown. Health condition Speaking to The Hindu, Jabalpur Collector Deepak Saxena said that the matter came to his attention after he received a call from former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and that a team of veterinarians, including from the Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, was immediately deployed to inspect the horses. 'We got the horses traced by the local police and sent a medical team. Some of the horses were found to be ill so we started their treatment,' he said, adding that eight horses have died so far. Mr. Saxena said that the symptoms had raised the suspicions of the horses being infected with Glanders, a rare zoonotic disease, and samples were sent to the National Research Centre of Equines, Hisar, Haryana, earlier this month. 'During this period, we isolated the horse and restricted the entry of anyone other than the medical team,' Mr. Saxena said, adding that reports received on May 23 have ruled out the possibility of Glanders. 'All the horses are now in a stable condition and vets are regularly visiting the farm. Now that the infectious disease is ruled out, we are taking up other aspects of the case,' he said. 'We have contacted the Hyderabad police over the matter. We are also checking the documentations for the transfer of horses as it appears that Sachin Tiwari got the horses to take care of them through an agreement,' he added. How the matter came to fore On April 24, Lavanya Shekhawat, a Jaipur-based polo player, gave a complaint to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, India, after she got information and pictures of horses kept at the Hyderabad Race Club in 'poor conditions'. She sought the body's intervention into the matter and rescue of animals. Ever since, various activists, horse breeders and trainers, and racing enthusiasts have been making various allegations against Mr. Paladagu and Mr. Tiwari. Tegbir Singh Brar, a council member of the National Horse Breeding Society of India, says that Ms. Shekhawat's complaint alerted the people in Hyderabad and prompted the transportation. 'Mr. Paladagu was conducting two-horse races at the Club and used to keep the horses in the premises only. We don't know what happened exactly [after Ms. Shekhawat's complaint] but the horses were transferred to Jabalpur around May 1 in a haste,' he said. Ms. Issar also alleged that while a group of activists did visit Mr. Tiwari's farm to insect the condition of the horses shortly after their arrival, Mr. Tiwari has not allowed them in ever since. 'The racing fraternity has been quite helpful in the matter, but he is not even allowing a truckload of medical and food supplies sent by the National Horse Breeding Society of India, Pune,' she said, speaking to The Hindu, adding that a veterinarian. The plea also refutes the administration's claims that the animals are now stable and alleges that 12 horses have wounds and skin infections while six of them are in 'critical condition' with wounds infested with maggots and suspected lung infection among other problems. Ms. Issar said that she has already also approached various authorities in Jabalpur, including giving a complaint at Panaghar police station but alleges that 'nobody took active interest' in the matter, forcing her to move court. Mr. Brar also said, 'Many like me are involved with this matter and all we want to do is ensure that the horses are looked after properly. We have no other interests here.' The petition also alleges that Mr. Paladagu had stopped paying wages to his staff since February, leaving the horses 'neglected and without care'. Did not treat horses poorly: Sachin Paladugu Speaking to The Hindu over the phone, Mr. Paladugu disassociated himself from the horses and their treatment and stressed that the HPSL was only involved with stratagising and conducting the races with the new two-horse format. 'I am a technologist and content creator. They are owned by another company, HithaNet [India Pvt Ltd.] and they were responsible for their care. I am not associated with them but as far as I am aware, they also did not treat the horses poorly or starve them. It's also not possible as the HithaNet had rented some space within the Club to keep the horses,' he said. Mr. Paladugu said that the two-format races were started in late 2023 and discontinued in February, 2025. 'After the discontinuation, we informed HithaNet who owned the horses, and the Club where races were held. My name has been raked up wrongfully with all these allegations,' he added. Disease is transferable to humans: Sachin Tiwari Mr. Tiwari, however, refuted the allegations and claimed that all the horses died of 'natural causes'. 'Soon after the horses arrived here, I alerted the local veterinary department. Everything has been done under their supervision ever since. Some horses were also very old and ill when they came from Hyderabad,' he said, adding that the horses were sent to him as costing and weather conditions were making their care difficult in Hyderabad. 'I had plans of starting a stud farm earlier but there is no business involved in this matter,' he added. He also said that the entry restrictions were also imposed on the administration's directions due to the fears of Glanders disease. 'The administration does want to risk anything as the disease is transferrable to humans too. Two more horses showed symptoms recently, so samples have been sent again,' he said.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Brought from Hyderabad, 8 racehorses die mysteriously in Madhya Pradesh, govt launches probe
The Madhya Pradesh government has launched an investigation into the mysterious deaths of eight high-value racehorses — belonging to heritage breeds — that were recently transported from Hyderabad to Raipura village in Jabalpur district. Jabalpur Collector Deepak Saxena ordered the probe after the local veterinary department responded to reports of multiple horse deaths at a private farm in Raipura. Officials are now examining allegations that a total of 57 horses were transferred from Hyderabad to Madhya Pradesh without the required veterinary documentation. Authorities are investigating claims that 'around 57 horses were covertly moved between 29 April and 3 May' by a local resident, Sachin Tiwari, in collaboration with a businessman based in Hyderabad. Among the breeds transported were Marwari and Thoroughbred horses. The Marwari, native to Rajasthan, is distinguished by its inward-curving ears and known for being a hardy riding horse with a natural ambling gait. Thoroughbreds, originally bred in England, are globally renowned for their speed, agility and racing prowess. Marwari horses are often crossed with Thoroughbreds to produce a larger horse with more versatility. According to Prafulla Moon, deputy director of the state veterinary department, four teams were deployed after officials located the horses. 'The horses were transported in a hot atmosphere from Hyderabad. The horses began falling sick due to stress. In total, eight horses have died. We have sent blood samples of 57 horses to a lab in Haryana. The reports of 44 horses have come negative for any infectious disease,' Moon said. Preliminary findings suggest that the animals were housed in inadequate conditions—a cramped cattle shed with insufficient shade and limited space to move. Following public outcry, the National Horse Breeding Society of India dispatched a truck carrying medical supplies to the farm. However, farm owner Sachin Tiwari allegedly barred the vehicle from entering the premises. In response, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which is expected to hear the matter in the coming days. The PIL, filed by Jabalpur-based animal rights activist Simran Issar through her advocate Umesh Tripathi, seeks urgent court intervention to 'protect the life of 49 horses' still held at the facility. The petition describes the animals being kept in open fields during a heatwave without adequate access to water, sanitation, or shelter. The petition further claims that one of the respondents—a Hyderabad-based businessman—is the 'kingpin behind sponsoring all big horsing races in the country, with online betting ventures exclusively for the Philippines'. According to the PIL: 'At the peak of this horse racing venture, they have 154 horses for racing. They had 24 horse races everyday according to Manager for these horse races… This horse racing, which is illegal in India, was streamed on an app in the Philippines.' The petition also asserts that the operation fell into neglect after staff salaries were allegedly not paid, leaving '154 horses without food and water'. 'That, in the first week of February, 2025, out of 154 horses only 64 horses were left…That, these remaining horses were loaded on truck and were sent to Jabalpur from Hyderabad in the command and control of Sachin Tiwari,' the PIL stated.
