Incident Overview: During the Puthiyangadi festival in Malappuram, Kerala, an elephant became uncontrollable, resulting in significant panic.
Casualties: The elephant, named Pakkathu Sreekuttan, threw a man into the air and injured 24 individuals, some critically.
Cause of Panic: The situation escalated as the crowd, gathered to view elephant parades, fled in terror when the elephant charged.
Safety Concerns: This event has sparked a conversation about the need for stricter safety measures for animals and attendees during cultural festivals.
Animal Welfare: Advocates are emphasizing the importance of humane treatment of elephants and better crowd management to prevent future incidents.
For more details, visit the original article: Times of India.