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Elephant goes wild at Kerala mosque fest, 24 hurt in stampede

An annual offering ceremony at the BP Angadi mosque in Tirur, Malappuram in Kerala, turned chaotic when an elephant suddenly went wild. The elephant, seemingly agitated by the bustling atmosphere, went on a rampage, attacking a man by lifting him with its trunk and hurling him to the ground. The victim sustained severe injuries and is undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

The incident occurred around 12.30 am during the late-night proceedings of the traditional event, which typically draws large crowds.

Panic spread rapidly among the attendees as the elephant continued its erratic movements. In the ensuing chaos, 23 others suffered injuries as people scrambled for safety. Many were hurt in the stampede-like situation as they tried to flee the area.

The BP Angadi mosque’s annual offering event is a longstanding tradition in the region. However, this year’s celebration was marred by the unexpected incident. Local authorities and wildlife experts are investigating the circumstances that led to the elephant's behavior to ensure better safety measures in the future. 

Officials have assured the public that the injured are receiving proper medical care and have pledged to review protocols for events involving elephants to prevent such incidents.

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