India, Feb. 14 -- At least three people, including two women, were killed and 24 others were injured in a commotion after two captive elephants, who were brought for a temple festival, ran amok allegedly after bursting of crackers near Koyilandy at Kozhikode district in Kerala on Thursday, officials aware of the matter said.

The incident took place on the last day of the annual festival on the premises of the Manakkulangara Bhagavathy temple in Kuravangad, they added.

"The elephants brought for the festival suddenly ran amok allegedly after hearing the loud sounds of firecrackers," said Rajeesh, a local municipal councillor.

"The incident took place around 6pm. The elephants were displayed for the 'seeveli' or evening procession when s...