Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Rare Duldul Horse Stolen in Lucknow
A very special horse named Duldul, which is important to the Shia community, was stolen from a stable in Lucknow.
This horse is one of only three of its kind in the city and is used in important religious events.
The thief was caught on camera cutting the lock of the stable.
The horse's owner is very sad, and the police are trying to find the horse.
There is a reward for anyone who can help find it.
A rare Iranian-breed Duldul horse was stolen from a stable in Lucknow's Rajajipuram Karbala area.
The theft was captured on CCTV, showing a suspect cutting the stable lock around 8:00 AM on December 24.
The horse, purchased for ₹2.5 lakh, has a monthly maintenance cost of over ₹30,000.
The Duldul horse is highly revered by the Shia community and leads Muharram and Chahallum processions.
A ₹50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the horse's recovery, and the police are analyzing surveillance footage.
- Who
- Syed Faizi (owner), Shia community
- What
- Theft of a rare Duldul horse
- When
- December 24, around 8:00 AM
- Where
- Rajajipuram Karbala area, Lucknow
- Why
- Unknown, but the horse has significant religious and cultural value
- Horse Breed
- Iranian-breed Duldul
- Location Stolen
- Rajajipuram Karbala area, Lucknow
- Purchase Price
- ₹2.5 lakh
- Monthly Maintenance Cost
- ₹30,000
- Reward for Recovery
- ₹50,000