Rith BasuMuskan and her foal Pinky, born two days ago, at the health camp opposite Victoria Memorial. (Bishwarup Dutta)Maidan: Malnourished, gastritis-afflicted and sometimes injured horses are being used to keep alive the touristy tradition of a hackney carriage ride along Victoria Memorial and the Maidan. Since the owners are themselves poor, upkeep is a big challenge," Sushmita Roy, executive member of Life N Care for Animals, told Metro . Life N Care for Animals has been holding health camps for these horses since 2008. The camps are held every week opposite Victoria Memorial, where about 60 hackney carriages operate.

Source: The Telegraph March 11, 2018 20:48 UTC