Elephant brought to Kochi temple for festivities turns violent, kills one
An elephant brought to a temple in Kidangoor, Angamaly, Kochi for religious festivities turned violent on Friday, injuring several people and killing a lorry driver, while also damaging vehicles on the premises. The Forest Department's Elephant Squad and veterinarians eventually tranquilized the animal after more than two hours of it being on the rampage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the aggression, with some suggesting an unknown trigger despite the elephant's previously calm behavior.
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Elephant brought to Kochi temple for festivities turns violent, kills oneAn officer of Angamali police station said that a lorry driver was killed and the main mahout of the elephant was seriously injured in the attack.Updated on: May 01, 2026 2:55 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link A captive elephant brought to a temple at Kidangoor in Angamaly in Kochi turned violent on Friday, attacking and injuring a couple of persons, with one of them dying in the incident, police said.Visuals of the incident show the elephant attacking the vehicles parked near the temple.
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