Watch: Wild Elephant Pays Surprise Visit To Uttarakhand Court, Was It For Justice?
A wild elephant entered the compound of a Uttarakhand court recently, causing panic.
A wild elephant darted into an Uttarakhand Court compound, causing waves of panic to break out across the obliging premises.
This was a remarkable turn of events. There was pandemonium as the court case was abruptly shelved and replaced with the pressing need to handle this unexpected guest.
In the wake of the unexpected visit by the magnificent yet unpredictable animal, officials and court attendants fled for safety, creating chaos.
This unexpected entry stopped proceedings in the courtroom for the day.
What Exactly Happened At The Court?
The wild elephant broke through the gate of the court in Uttarakhand's Haridwar and strolled inside, causing havoc. The enormous creature, which is thought to have broken out of the adjacent Rajaji Tiger Reserve, caused havoc as it moved through the district magistrate's office and the courthouse grounds.
Witnesses claimed that during its unannounced visit, the elephant tore down fences and even damaged a wall.
Videos of the incident, which are currently going viral on social media, show the elephant breaking through the court's main gate, entering the building, and wandering around.
When Did This Happen?
This happened on Wednesday.
Where Does This Incident Take Place?
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The event happened in the district and sessions court in the Roshanabad neighbourhood of Haridwar.
How Did The Authorities React?
Responding quickly to the unexpected scenario were the authorities. The forest agency dispatched people as soon as they learned about the elephant's presence.
The elephant was scared away by the forest department officials' use of airborne gunfire, which directed it towards the Rajaji Tiger Reserve.
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