States » SouthPosted at: Oct 22 2026 11:28AM


Elephant runs amok during Shivamogga Dasara procession, howdah falls

Shivamogga, Oct 22 (UNI) An elephant carrying the silver howdah bearing the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari ran amok during the Dasara Jamboo Savari procession in Karnataka’s Shivamogga on Wednesday, triggering panic among spectators and damaging vehicles, officials said.
The procession was cut short after the elephant, Somanna, suddenly changed direction and ran through the streets, causing people to flee for safety. The silver howdah, mounted on the elephant’s back, fell to the ground and sustained damage.
Forest department personnel and police rushed to control the situation, while veterinarians administered a tranquilliser to bring the elephant under control. The animal was subsequently secured with the assistance of other elephants and forest staff.
Two cars and three motorcycles were damaged in the incident, according to police officials. The mahout also sustained injuries while attempting to calm the elephant.
Somanna had been assigned to carry the silver howdah after the regular lead elephant, Sagar, reportedly developed a leg injury. The change was made shortly before the procession, and Somanna was carrying the howdah for the first time.
The procession began from the Kote area of Shivamogga and was halted midway following the incident. Officials said the situation was brought under control and no spectators were injured.
Authorities are examining the circumstances that led to the incident. The episode has also raised questions about the preparedness and training of elephants deployed in crowded public processions.
The Jamboo Savari is a major attraction of Shivamogga’s annual Dasara celebrations, during which a decorated elephant carries the deity’s idol through the city.
UNI BDN
Tags: #Elephant runs amok during Shivamogga Dasara procession# howdah falls
More News

Vijay extend bday greetings to union Home Min Amit Shah

22 Oct 2026 | 1:25 PM

Chennai, Oct 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK Founder Vijay on Thursday greeted BJP master poll strategist and union Home Minister Amit Shah on his birthday.

see more..

Young fin influencer ends life due to cyberbullying, extortion threats, YouTuber held

22 Oct 2026 | 1:21 PM

Chennai, Oct 22 (UNI) A young 27-year-old financial influencer V.Harish, who had been posting videos on Instagram on financial investments and savings, ended his life allegedly due to cyberbullying and extortion threats following which a YouTuber was arrested
on Thursday.

see more..

Southern Region police coordination meet in Hyderabad tomorrow to focus on cybercrime, narcotics, inter-state security

22 Oct 2026 | 12:31 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 22 (UNI) Top police brass from across southern states and union Territories will assemble here on Friday for the Regional Police Coordination Committee (RPCC) conference to formulate unified operational strategies against inter-state crime syndicates, illicit drug trafficking, and cyber fraud.

see more..

Elephant runs amok during Shivamogga Dasara procession, howdah falls

22 Oct 2026 | 11:28 AM

Shivamogga, Oct 22 (UNI) An elephant carrying the silver howdah bearing the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari ran amok during the Dasara Jamboo Savari procession in Karnataka’s Shivamogga on Wednesday, triggering panic among spectators and damaging vehicles, officials said.

see more..

CPI leader Narayana slams TDP alliance over municipal election controversy

22 Oct 2026 | 10:16 AM

Hyderabad/Amaravati, Oct 22 (UNI) CPI national leader K Narayana on Thursday criticised the TDP-led alliance for welcoming the Supreme Court’s decision on municipal elections, demanding that it apologise for the alleged obstruction of opposition candidates from filing nominations.

see more..