India, June 27 -- A momentary scare disrupted the 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad today when a single male elephant, startled by loud DJ music and shrill noises, ran amok near Desai ni Pol in Khadia, causing panic, an official said.

Two people have been injured while trying to flee from the place, the official added.

"The only male elephant in the procession got a bit irritated it seems due to loud music and whistle blows. He ran amok but was soon brought under control. This male elephant has been isolated and kept with two other female elephants. The elephant has not directly injured anyone. Now the procession is being carried out with 14 elephants in participation," said Dr. R.K. Sahu, veterinary advisor at Kankaria Zoo in Ahm...