Ahmedabad, June 27 -- A momentary scare rippled through the 148th Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad on Friday when a male elephant, agitated by loud music and shrill noises, broke from the procession and ran into a narrow lane, resulting in injuries to two bystanders.

The annual event, which draws thousands of devotees, quickly resumed its course after the elephant was brought under control.

The incident occurred around 10:15 AM near Desai ni Pol in Khadia. Officials stated that a single male elephant, part of the 17-elephant contingent, became disturbed by excessive noise from DJ music and whistles. It broke through a barricade and rushed into a narrow lane, causing panic among devotees.

"One bystander was injured after an elephant go...