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Kerala Police to Start Public Horse-Riding Training Under Anti-Drug Drive

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Kerala Police plans public horse-riding classes in Thiruvananthapuram under Operation Toofan Car, beginning with two pilot batches.

By News National Editorial Team

Kerala Police is preparing to open horse-riding training to members of the public through its mounted police unit in Thiruvananthapuram as part of an initiative aimed at engaging young people in constructive activities and keeping them away from drugs.

The programme will be introduced under the police anti-drug initiative, Operation Toofan Care. The Home Department has approved a proposal submitted by Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner Arul B. Krishna, according to reports published on November 9.

The mounted police unit currently has 18 horses procured and trained by the Indian Army. These horses have traditionally been used for training police personnel.

Under the proposed public programme, the initial phase will operate as a pilot project. The first two batches are expected to include approximately 10 to 20 participants each, with a training duration of 20 days.

Initially, the programme will be offered to relatives and acquaintances of police personnel. Officials will evaluate the pilot before deciding how to open admissions to the wider public.

The training will involve the mounted police unit and its trained horses. Police officials said participants would be charged a fee, although the amount had not been finalised at the time of the announcement. The intention is to keep the fee lower than that charged by commercial equestrian clubs.

The initiative is designed to offer young people an opportunity to learn a new skill while participating in a structured physical activity. Horse riding can require discipline, concentration, balance and regular practice.

The programme also aims to improve interaction between the police and the public by making an existing police facility available for a wider community purpose.

However, the pilot has not yet become a general public admission programme. Interested participants should wait for official announcements regarding eligibility, registration, fees, safety requirements and the start date.

If the trial is successful, the department may consider expanding the programme to include more participants.

The initiative offers a different approach to youth engagement within the state's broader anti-drug efforts, using sport and skill development as alternatives to harmful activities.

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