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MUMBAI: The Kherwadi police station in Bandra (east) seized two young horses which were used in a political rally organized by the Indian National Congress party on Thursday, to protest against the increasing fuel prices . "Keeping horses in Mumbai is illegal, and using them in rallies and protests is also not allowed, besides being highly cruel," said PETA India Emergency Response Coordinator, Meet Ashar. "Political parties must stick to eye-catching and creative protests that don't subject animals to frightening, frenetic crowds. PETA India sent a letter earlier this month urging Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, D K Jain, to implement this plan immediately by ensuring that the BMC receives the necessary funds, as approved by the state government. In July 2017, the High Court accepted the rehabilitation plan submitted by the Maharashtra government for horse-drawn carriage owners and drivers, allowing horses to be removed from Mumbai roads and drivers to receive a payment and/or a vendor license, thus ensuring their livelihood..