Gundlupet, Nov. 8 -- Elephant brought for tiger capture flees, sparking panic in Gundlupet

In a dramatic turn of events, elephant Parthasarathi - brought in for a tiger capture operation - escaped from its handlers and ran through Gundlupet town last evening, causing panic but no harm.

As the sun was setting and cool winds swept through the town, the Gundlupet bus stand was bustling with commuters heading home. Around 6.30 pm, the elephant suddenly appeared near the busy bus terminal, startling public. Some people fled in fear, while others froze in shock.

Eyewitnesses reported that the elephant, though agitated, did not harm anyone. It passed close to an elderly woman standing near a road divider and navigated through traffic without ...