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One person was injured on Friday during the Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad when a male elephant, agitated by loud noises, broke a barricade and rushed into a narrow lane, officials said.
According to R.K. Sahu, Superintendent of Kankaria Zoo, the incident occurred when the procession reached the Khadia Gate area. The male elephant, reportedly disturbed by loud music and whistles, veered off the designated route. Mahouts riding two female elephants followed the animal and managed to bring it under control, allowing the procession to continue smoothly.
"One bystander was injured after an elephant got disturbed and entered a n...