Aga Khan’s daughter reveals Shergar was killed ‘in an awful way’ by IRA

Princess Zahra Aga Khan has disclosed the grim fate of the legendary racehorse Shergar, revealing that the animal was killed by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in a violent and distressing manner. The horse, a symbol of racing excellence, was stolen in 1983.

Princess Zahra, daughter of the Aga Khan, stated that her father, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims and a prominent racehorse owner, refused to meet the IRA's demand for a £2 million ransom. This decision was rooted in a firm principle: the money would have been channeled into funding terrorist activities.

The revelation sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding Shergar's disappearance and presumed death. The horse's value extended beyond its racing prowess; it was a significant asset whose theft and subsequent fate became a major news story. The IRA's involvement and the refusal to pay the ransom underscore the dangerous intersection of organized crime and political violence during that era.

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her father refused to pay £2m ransom as money would be used to fund terrorism