Elephant runs amok at Kottiyoor temple in Kerala; no casualties reported
An elephant named Kodumon Sivan became agitated during a temple festival in Kannur, Kerala, causing a disturbance among the crowd. Temple authorities successfully subdued the animal, and no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding the use of captive elephants in large-scale religious processions in India.
An elephant ran amok at the Kottiyoor temple premises in Kannur, Kerala, on Tuesday amid heavy crowd attending the annual Koottiyoor Vaisakha Mahotsavam.
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