Published 18:55 IST, January 21st 2020
Manish Malhotra designs uniform for horse-mounted Mumbai Police, triggers mega debate
Mumbai will get a mounted police unit for traffic and crowd control after 88 years. Manish Malhotra honoured for designing Mounted Police ceremonial uniform.
Manish Malhotra, an ace fashion designer, was felicitated for his collection of ceremonial uniforms for the horse-mounted police at Umang annual event 2020. This uniform will be adorned by Mumbai Police at the Republic Day parade in Delhi.
ith embroidered threadwork, elaborate shoulder epaulettes paired with traditional Maratha warrior pagdi, the uniform is royal and beautiful. The entire look is completed with a gold sash and a red velvet cummerbund.
The Uniform triggers debate
While a few loved the intricate design and the effort behind the uniform, many pointed out the weather of the city that doesn't go with the uniform.
Mumbai will get a mounted police unit for traffic and crowd control after 88 years, and the horses will be deployed on duty after taking part in the Republic Day parade at Shivaji Park this year, Maharashtra.
(WITH PTI INPUTS)
Updated 18:55 IST, January 21st 2020