Shivamogga, Oct. 22 -- An elephant carrying the silver howdah bearing the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari ran amok during the Dasara Jamboo Savari procession in Karnataka's Shivamogga on Wednesday, triggering panic among spectators and damaging vehicles, officials said.
The procession was cut short after the elephant, Somanna, suddenly changed direction and ran through the streets, causing people to flee for safety. The silver howdah, mounted on the elephant's back, fell to the ground and sustained damage.
Forest department personnel and police rushed to control the situation, while veterinarians administered a tranquilliser to bring the elephant under control. The animal was subsequently secured with the assistance of other elephants and ...