Elephant Injures Mahout Assistant During Religious Festival in Kerala's Thrissur

During a religious event at Annamanada Mahadeva Temple in Thrissur, Kerala, a decorated elephant became agitated while preparations were underway to place a deity's idol atop it. The elephant grabbed 26-year-old mahout assistant Vivek with its trunk and threw him into the air, causing serious injuries. The mahout regained control of the animal, preventing further harm. The injured man is receiving hospital treatment. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures during temple festivals involving elephants.