Elephant runs amok in busy Thrissur locality; causes panic, damage to property
An elephant named Sivam Lakshmi Ayyappan caused chaos in Thrissur city after breaking free and running through busy areas. The rampage resulted in significant property damage and left residents terrified, although no casualties were reported. The elephant was eventually subdued by a specialized squad after nearly an hour of efforts.
- ▪The incident occurred near the Paramekkavu temple while the elephant was being bathed.
- ▪Several vehicles were damaged, and the elephant entered residential areas, causing further destruction.
- ▪A woman trapped in an overturned car escaped unhurt after local people rescued her.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 11:50:34 +0530 |
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Panic gripped Thrissur city on Saturday morning (May 23, 2026) after a captive elephant, Sivam Lakshmi Ayyappan, turned violent and ran amok through several busy and residential areas, causing widespread damage.The incident occurred near the Paramekkavu temple while the elephant was being bathed. According to eyewitnesses, the agitated elephant broke control, and ran onto Palace Road, sending pedestrians and motorists fleeing.The elephant moved through key locations including the Town Hall area, North Bus Stand, and Chembukkavu, before entering residential localities in Chembukkavu and Cherur. During the rampage, several two-wheelers and cars were damaged.
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