A tense situation was briefly created in old city of Hydrabad during a Gyarvi Sharif procession when an elephant accompanying the religious event became restless and could not move. Organizers had to half the procession as a precaution so that animal and people around it are safe.
The elephant Maneka had been brought to Hyd from Kalaburagi district in Karnataka for the procession but soon after it began he was said to be uncomfortable and did not move properly. This caused a brief disturbance among those who were gathered for the procession.
Organisers reacted quickly to the situation and decided not to continue with the procession while the elephant was having trouble they did this as a precaution so that it wouldn’t get worse and the animal could be handled safely.
Forest department personnel and the elephant’s mahouts came to the spot as soon as they noticed the animal’s condition. The trained handlers controlled the suitaion and managed the elephant without disturbing it further.
The mahouts and Forest Department officials stopped Maneka and shifted her later to a safe place. The quick action brought the situation under control and the animal was moved away from procession area.
The incident drew attention briefly in the Old City where the procession had been taking place. The elephant’s unexpected behaviour stopped the religious event temporarily but organisers decided safety first before they could make any arrangements for the rest of it.
An elephant in a religious procession draws a lot of attention. But large animals need to be handled carefully and coordinated in a crowded area. Organisers here halted the procession and asked trained people for help so that immediate problem could be dealt with.
Hyderabad - A brief tense situation arose during a Gyarvi Sharif procession in the Old City of Hyderabad, after an elephant accompanying the procession became restless and faced difficulty moving. Organisers temporarily halted the event as a precaution. The elephant, named Maneka, had been brought from Kalaburagi district in Karnataka. Shortly after the procession began, the animal showed signs of discomfort and did not move properly, leading to a minor disturbance in the area. Forest Department personnel and the elephant’s mahouts immediately rushed to the spot and took steps to manage the situation. The elephant was stopped and then shifted to a safe location with the help of trained handlers.
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The mahouts were very important because they knew how to handle the elephant and could respond to its behaviour. Forest Department personnel also helped move the animal to a safer place.
The incident has again drawn attention to animal safety at public gatherings and religious events. Elephants need care, handling and suitable conditions when taken into crowded public places.
For now the immediate situation with Maneka was brought under control by handlers and Forest Department officials. The procession was stopped as a safety measure after elephant felt uncomfortable.
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