Elephant runs amok during Kandy Perahera

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A tense situation prevailed during the final Randoli Perahera of the historic Temple of the Tooth in Kandy when an elephant carrying the casket of the Kataragama Devalaya, ran amok last night.

It was reported that at least five elephants were being prepared for the Kataragama Devalaya perahara turned wild just before joining the Maligawa Perahera.

However, the procession resumed after several minutes.

Two people were injured in the meelee, but they were not in serious condition. (Chamil Rupasinghe and Shane Senevirathne)

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Comments - 8

Sandra Monday, 23 August 2021 11:23 AM

Ban this animal abuse entirely.

Cletus Medonza Monday, 23 August 2021 11:25 AM

The cries of anguish and prayers of the victims and the families of the Easter Sunday Massacre will not go unanswered.

Misaru Monday, 23 August 2021 11:32 AM

Let these majestic Elephants roam free in our jungles free. We have seen these ritual bring no results.

N SENA Monday, 23 August 2021 11:34 AM

WE THOUGHT IT WAS SANS CROWDS

D Monday, 23 August 2021 11:41 AM

Pressing/burning issues

Chandima Monday, 23 August 2021 01:26 PM

It is the Mahouts who are always responsible for these incidents. Most of the time they are intoxicated and treat these animals in a very cruel way. Wonder anybody check these people prior to the Perahera.

Leonard Wolff Monday, 23 August 2021 09:33 PM

negative sign; bad times ahead for leaders

MUNAS Friday, 27 August 2021 07:08 PM

IT IS THE POLITICIANS WHO SHOULD BE PARADED NOT THE INNOCENT ELEPHANTS

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