B R Sharan Kumar

 The situation has spiralled into a national controversy. A Hyderabad-based "tech entrepreneur," and his shadowy network of companies have emerged as key players in this sordid episode. The betting app at the heart of the operation – Tropang Karerista – was reportedly streaming races from India to a foreign audience, completely bypassing Indian regulatory oversight. When the app ran afoul of Philippine authorities in October 2024, operations abruptly ceased, and the horses were left to die – starved, wounded, and without basic medical attention.   The horrifying reality was exposed by Rajasthan-based polo player and equine activist Lavanya Shekhawat , who filed a complaint with PETA India . The subsequent investigation has uncovered an appalling trail of suffering: horses with ribs protruding, open wounds festering, and basic veterinary care denied. Reports from two veterinary surgeons – Dr. Prakash Mehra and Dr. Anil Lahane – confirm many medically indefensible action....