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Anushka tweets for a ban on horse-drawn carriages

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 25 Apr, 2014 03:46 PM

Actress Anushka Sharma has lent her support for banning the use of horse-drawn carriages here.

She took to Twitter to help put an end to horse-drawn carriages, said a statement.

"Friends, please join Peta India and me in asking for a complete ban on horse carriages in Mumbai. Take action here: http://bit.ly/1ft3UqE", tweeted Anushka.

"It is extremely saddening to witness the cruelty towards these horses used as carriages in tourist spots in Mumbai. Please show your support,” she added.

Anushka has joined the list of celebrities like Arjun Rampal, Hema Malini, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Zeenat Aman who have asked for a ban on horse-drawn carriages.

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