Over 200 Police Personnel Deployed in Varanasi as Berserk Elephant Attacks Mahout
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A wild panic erupted in the Panchvati area under Varanasi's Ramnagar police station limits on Sunday after an elephant ran amok, critically injuring its mahout and causing widespread chaos across the neighborhood.
Joint teams from the local police administration, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the Forest Department rushed to the scene to secure the densely populated locality. Over 200 police personnel and administrative officials quickly cordoned off the area to manage crowd movement and prevent further casualties as the uncontrollable animal moved through the streets.
Multi-Agency Operation Brings Rampage Under Control
Rescuers faced intense friction managing the animal amidst terrified onlookers who fled for safety. Following an extended operation, officials successfully restrained the elephant and directed it back towards nearby forest land.
Authorities maintained a heavy security presence across Panchvati to prevent further disruptions, systematically evacuating nearby residents from the immediate danger zone while monitoring the animal's path.
Forest Officials Keep Close Watch Following Chaos
While official reports confirm the situation is fully contained, police units and Forest Department officers remain stationed on high alert across Ramnagar.
The precise triggers behind the elephant's sudden aggression remain unconfirmed, and medical updates regarding the injured mahout's current condition have not yet been released by local authorities.
