A person is riding a horse on the streets of Delhi, wearing a helmet shaped like a rabbit on their head. This video went viral on social media. In the clip, the individual has a rein around the horse’s neck, holding it in their own hands, and is providing directions for the horse to walk properly.
Underneath the video clip, there was a caption linking the increase in petrol prices, saying, ‘The price of petrol has risen, so I have shown it its place.’
In the past month, this video, posted on Instagram, has received reactions from over 193,000 people who clicked on the like emoji. The video has been viewed more than 3.8 million times. Numerous comments have been made below the video. One person wrote, “This is cruelty to animals.” Another person expressed surprise, stating, “Such incidents on busy roads, and the police haven’t intervened!”
Someone else wrote, “The street is not your stable. Stop cruelty to animals.” Another comment urged, “Show respect for animals.”
This video was uploaded by an account named ‘Bull Rider’ on Instagram, which has a following of over 50,000. The user is frequently seen riding a horse on busy roads and shares such videos regularly.
In another video on that account, the person is seen riding with a child on the horse’s back. In yet another video, a police officer, without a helmet, is seen staring at the horse rider. However, the officer does not say anything. Pedestrians are also seen taking selfies with the person on horseback.
In another incident of a similar nature, the person is seen wearing a Pikachu-themed helmet. The police had noticed the individual. Internet users have expressed both supportive and critical reactions to the police’s response.