Agitated Elephant Triggers Panic During Gyarvi Shareef Procession in Hyderabad
The Freedom Press
Hyderabad, November 13: Panic gripped the crowd during the Gyarvi Shareef procession on Panjeshah Road near Charminar in Hyderabad on Friday after an elephant suddenly became agitated while emerging into Irani Galli.
The incident, captured on video, shows the elephant becoming restless and moving uncontrollably, prompting people gathered along the route to run in different directions. Several people were seen fleeing ahead of and behind the agitated animal as the situation briefly turned tense.
The elephant’s trainer, along with authorities and personnel present at the spot, responded swiftly to the situation. Their prompt intervention helped calm the animal and bring it back under control, preventing the incident from escalating further.
The elephant eventually returned to a normal state, and the situation was brought under control. No casualties or serious injuries were reported.
The quick response of the trainer and the authorities on the ground helped avert a potentially serious incident during the religious procession.
