US EditionRath Yatra 2025 Devotees Flee as 3 Elephants Run Amok During Jagannath Yatra, Terrifying Video Caught on Camera
- On the morning of June 27, 2025, Ahmedabad witnessed the commencement of the 148th annual Rath Yatra dedicated to Lord Jagannath, featuring a vibrant procession that included 18 elephants and was joined by thousands of devotees.
- During the procession in the Khadia area, a male elephant got agitated by loud music and whistle sounds, causing it to break a barricade and rush into a narrow lane.
- The elephant was rapidly subdued without the use of a tranquiliser, as mahouts employed two female elephants to guide it away, while police cleared nearby areas to ensure public safety.
- One bystander was injured and shifted to a hospital, but no serious injuries were reported; officials stated, "They will no longer take part in the procession," which continued after a brief disruption.
- The event resumed as scheduled and is expected to cover a 16-kilometre route, returning by 8 p.m., with ongoing veterinary and forest department supervision to ensure safety.
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Screenshot via Times of India An elephant was tranquilized and isolated in India after charging into a crowd during the annual Ratha Yatra celebrations in India. Video posted by Times of India shows one of multiple elephants, painted for the Khadia festival, charging into a crowd and running as people try to calm him. The elephant was the only male taking part in the celebration out of 18 pachyderms. “Two female elephants were used to gently her…
Rath Yatra 2025 devotees flee as 3 elephants run amok during Jagannath Yatra, terrifying video caught on camera
Three elephants lost control during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad, leading to panic among the crowd. A video shows one elephant running towards the road, but it was soon brought under control by authorities.
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