As many as 17 people were injured, including one critically, when an elephant became agitated during the Puthiyangadi annual festival at a mosque in Kerala's Malappuram district in India late last night, APA reports citing The Hindustan Times.
The incident occurred in Tirur, where hundreds had gathered to witness the spectacle.
Footage from the event shows five elephants, adorned with golden plates, parading through the crowd as people tried to capture the moment on their cameras. However, one of the elephants, named Pakkathu Sreekuttan, suddenly became agitated. The elephant charged into the crowd, causing widespread panic.
In the chaos, the elephant lifted one man into the air and tossed him, leaving him critically injured. Reportedly, the man was admitted to MIMS Hospital with serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in Kotakkal. The majority of the injuries were caused by a stampede-like situation as people scrambled to find safety.
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