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NDTV
9 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Man Injured As Elephant Runs Wildly At Ahmedabad's Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad: One person was injured on Friday during the Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad, when a male elephant, agitated by excessive noise, broke a barricade and rushed into a narrow lane, officials said. The mahouts on two other elephants followed the jumbo and controlled it, ensuring that the procession proceeded smoothly on its designated route, said RK Sahu, superintendent of Kankaria Zoo in the city. "One bystander was injured after an elephant got disturbed and entered a narrow lane in the Khadia area. The injured person has been shifted to a nearby hospital. The procession is going ahead as scheduled," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Control Room) Komal Vyas. The 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Ahmedabad on Friday morning, with thousands of devotees joining the annual event. The grand procession, which rolled on from the 400-year-old Jagannath temple, is expected to return by 8 pm after making its way through the old city. The procession usually has 17 elephants, 100 trucks, and 30 akhadas (local gymnasiums). It covers 16 km during the day. Only one among these elephants is male, said Sahu, who is responsible for checking the health of these elephants and issuing fitness certificates ahead of the event. "When the procession reached Khadia Gate, the male elephant suddenly got agitated due to loud music and whistle sounds. It started running and veered off the designated path," said Sahu. The mahouts on two female elephants followed the male elephant and controlled it, he said. In a viral video, the elephant can be seen breaking a barricade and running into a crowd before entering a narrow lane. "The elephant was quickly brought under control without the help of a tranquiliser. The male and the two female elephants were then tied at that same place. They will no longer take part in the procession, which went ahead after this brief disruption," said Sahu. He added that personnel from Kankaria Zoo, the forest department and veterinary doctors are keeping a close watch on the elephants. "Three teams have been deployed on the route with tranquilising guns," he added.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Ahmedabad Rath Yatra: Man injured as elephant runs amok
One person was injured on Friday during the Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad, when a male elephant, agitated by excessive noise, broke a barricade and rushed into a narrow lane, officials said. The mahouts on two other elephants followed the jumbo and controlled it, ensuring that the procession proceeded smoothly on its designated route, said RK Sahu, superintendent of Kankaria Zoo in the city. 'One bystander was injured after an elephant got disturbed and entered a narrow lane in the Khadia area. The injured person has been shifted to a nearby hospital. The procession is going ahead as scheduled,' said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Control Room) Komal Vyas. The 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Ahmedabad on Friday (June 27, 2025) morning, with thousands of devotees joining the annual event. The grand procession, which rolled on from the 400-year-old Jagannath temple, is expected to return by 8 p.m. after making its way through the old city. The procession usually has 17 elephants, 100 trucks, and 30 akhadas (local gymnasiums). It covers 16 km during the day. Only one among these elephants is male, said Sahu, who is responsible for checking the health of these elephants and issuing fitness certificates ahead of the event. 'When the procession reached Khadia Gate, the male elephant suddenly got agitated due to loud music and whistle sounds. It started running and veered off the designated path,' said Sahu. The mahouts on two female elephants followed the male elephant and controlled it, he said. In a viral video, the elephant can be seen breaking a barricade and running into a crowd before entering a narrow lane. 'The elephant was quickly brought under control without the help of a tranquiliser. The male and the two female elephants were then tied at that same place. They will no longer take part in the procession, which went ahead after this brief disruption,' said Sahu. He added that personnel from Kankaria Zoo, the forest department and veterinary doctors are keeping a close watch on the elephants. 'Three teams have been deployed on the route with tranquilising guns,' he added.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Watch: Ahmedabad Rath Yatra turns tense as male elephant runs amok; Female elephants brought in to calm him down
During Ahmedabad's Rath Yatra procession, a male elephant caused panic when it became agitated and veered off course. Authorities swiftly tranquilized the elephant and used female elephants to guide it away from the crowd, ensuring public safety. The male elephant has been removed from the procession, and the remaining female elephants are continuing the Rath Yatra route. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads An elephant from the famous 18-elephant Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad created panic on Friday morning when it suddenly went out of control near Desai Ni Pol in to RK Sahu, Superintendent of the Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden , the elephant was the only male among the 18 in the procession. 'It got agitated and started running off the main route,' he per safety rules, a tranquiliser was quickly given, and two female elephants were used to calm and guide the male elephant away from the no one was hurt. Although people nearby were frightened, the situation was handled calmly and brought under said the male elephant will be kept separate and won't return to the procession. The rest of the elephants, all female, are continuing the Rath Yatra route Rath Yatra is one of Ahmedabad's biggest religious festivals and attracts large crowds every year. Authorities make special arrangements for the event, including managing the animals and ensuring public from TOI
Time of India
13 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Rath Yatra scare in Ahmedabad: Elephant runs amok near Khadia, tranquilised and isolated; 17 others continue on route
During Ahmedabad's Rath Yatra, a male elephant caused a stir near Desai ni Pol in Khadia. The agitated elephant veered from the procession, prompting immediate action. Zoo officials swiftly tranquilized the animal and used female elephants to guide it away from the crowd. AHMEDABAD: A male elephant from the 18-elephant procession in the Rath Yatra celebrations went out of control near Desai Ni Pol in Khadia on Friday morning, causing a brief scare among onlookers. According to RK Sahu, Superintendent of the Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden, the elephant – the only male among the 18 – suddenly became agitated and began running, veering away from the designated path of the procession. 'Following protocol, the elephant was immediately given a tranquiliser injection. Two female elephants were used to gently herd him away from the crowd, in line with our standard safety strategy,' said Sahu. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad No injuries were reported. The crowd in the area, though momentarily alarmed, was quickly brought under control. Officials confirmed that the male elephant is now isolated and will not rejoin the ongoing Rath Yatra procession. The other 17 elephants – all female – have continued on the route without further incident. The Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad, one of the most significant religious events in the city, sees massive footfall each year, with elaborate arrangements in place to manage both the crowds and the procession participants, including elephants and chariots.
