Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Delhi Police Stallion Tilak Dies, Handled by Atul
Tilak, a horse in the Delhi Police, sadly passed away.
He was a very fast and active horse, known as "Rocket", and loved to play sports.
He was cared for by a police officer named Atul, who was with Tilak when he died.
Tilak had won a silver medal in a sports competition.
He became sick with a tummy problem and didn't get better.
Atul was very sad because it was also his birthday when Tilak died.
The police use horses for events, patrolling, and sports.
Delhi Police stallion Tilak died at age seven on June 17 due to colic.
Constable Atul, Tilak's handler, was with him when he died, on Atul's birthday.
Tilak, nicknamed "Rocket", was a decorated horse known for sports, and was brought from the Indian Army.
Tilak won a silver medal at the All India Police Equestrian Championship in March 2024.
The Mounted Police unit has 24 horses remaining after Tilak's death.
- Who
- Tilak, a seven-year-old stallion, and Constable Atul.
- What
- Tilak, a Delhi Police stallion, died from colic.
- When
- June 17th
- Where
- At a veterinary hospital in Hisar.
- Why
- Tilak developed an abdominal condition known as colic, which led to his death.
- Name
- Tilak
- Age
- 7 years old
- Cause of Death
- Colic
- Handler
- Constable Atul
- Unit
- Delhi Mounted Police
- Previous Affiliation
- Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC), Indian Army
- Award
- Silver medal in All India Police Equestrian Championship