Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Mumbai Police Gets ₹1.27 Crore for 30-Horse Mounted Unit
The Mumbai Police are getting ₹1.27 crore to start a new unit with 30 horses.
This money will buy horses, saddles, and training equipment.
It will also pay for trainers and vet checks.
The unit will help with big crowds, beach patrols, and special events.
The government approved this plan in 2019, but the money is just now available.
38 police officers will be moved to this new unit to take care of the horses and do patrols.
Mumbai Police receive ₹1.27 crore to operationalize a 30-horse Mounted Unit.
Funds cover horse purchases, saddlery, training, medical exams, and salaries for trainers.
38 police personnel transferred to manage the unit, including a Sub-Inspector and Constables.
Unit aims to improve crowd control, beach patrolling, and ceremonial duties in Mumbai.
Funds allocated from the 2026-27 financial year grants.
- Who
- Mumbai Police, Maharashtra Home Department
- What
- Approval of ₹1.27 crore for a 30-horse Mounted Police Unit
- When
- Government decision on February 28, 2019; fund requisition on June 17, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To enhance crowd control, beach patrolling, and ceremonial duties
- Funding Amount
- ₹1.27 crore
- Number of Horses
- 30
- Date of Government Decision
- February 28, 2019
- Date of Fund Requisition
- June 17, 2026
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
- Number of Personnel
- 38
- Unit Locations
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India