Man Booked for Reckless Horse Ride Leading to Animal’s Death

Quick Summary

• Incident Details: A man allegedly caused an accident by recklessly riding a horse near the Manjummel bridge on the Kalamassery-Cheranalloor road.The horse collided wiht a car on Saturday night (september 6), causing ₹65,000 worth of damage.
• Injury adn Death: The horse sustained severe injuries and succumbed to them on Sunday (September 7) despite being rushed to a veterinary hospital at Mannuthy.
• Legal Action: Cheranalloor police registered a case against the rider under Section 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya sanhita (negligent conduct with respect to animals) and Section 120(j) of the Kerala Police Act for negligence leading to injury or damage while managing an animal.
• Ownership of Horse: The horse reportedly belonged to a Cheranalloor native, and it was ridden by his relative during the incident.

Indian Opinion Analysis

This peculiar accident involving animal negligence raises broader questions about accountability in handling domesticated animals in public spaces. While incidents involving motor vehicles are common, cases like this highlight gaps in regulations governing non-motorized traffic such as horseback riders. The charging of specific legal provisions under both state law and national statutes suggests potential precedence for stricter enforcement or clarification around liability when improper care leads to damages.

For India, where customary modes of transport coexist alongside modern infrastructure, events like these stress the importance of updating laws that take into account evolving traffic scenarios. Proper awareness campaigns regarding rules governing animal management could mitigate similar occurrences while also protecting animals from unintended harm.

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