Karnataka Dasara Procession Turns Chaotic as Elephant Bolts, Goddess's Gold Bangles Vanish

The annual Dasara procession in Karnataka turned chaotic when an elephant, part of the parade, broke free from its restraints and ran through the crowd. Spectators were seen scrambling for safety as the animal darted past vendors and devotees. In the midst of the commotion, officials reported that the gold bangles traditionally worn by the goddess’s idol had gone missing, raising concerns among the religious community. Police and temple authorities are currently investigating the incident and have requested the public to report any information that could help locate the missing ornaments.