On Cam | Elephants Run Amok During Ahmedabad’s Jagannath Rath Yatra, Devotees Flee in Panic

Last Updated:June 27, 2025, 13:02 IST

A video of the terrifying moment, shared by news agency PTI, shows the exact sequence of chaos. In the footage, mahouts can be seen desperately trying to restrain the elephants

The unexpected chaos forced several devotees and bystanders to flee. (PTI)

The Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad on Thursday was disrupted when a group of elephants, brought in as part of the traditional procession, suddenly went out of control. The unexpected chaos forced several devotees and bystanders to flee as the massive animals charged through the crowded streets, sending people scrambling for safety.

A video of the terrifying moment, shared by news agency PTI, shows the exact sequence of chaos. In the footage, mahouts can be seen desperately trying to restrain the elephants as they panic and veer off course. One elephant charges straight into the crowd, forcing people to scramble for safety through the narrow lanes and congested streets.

Abhro Banerjee

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