Fri Nov 07 15:35:26 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary and rewritten news article based on the provided text:
Summary:
A camp elephant, brought to Gundlupet taluk in Karnataka, India to assist in a tiger capture operation, ran amok in Gundlupet town on Friday evening. The elephant, reportedly stung by wasps at the camp site, charged through the town, causing panic, entering the KSRTC bus stand, and causing a motorist to flee his vehicle. Forest authorities are working to regain control of the situation.
News Article:
Rogue Elephant Causes Panic in Gundlupet, Karnataka
Gundlupet, Karnataka – November 7, 2025, 9:13 PM IST – A camp elephant brought to Gundlupet taluk to aid in the capture of a tiger caused chaos in Gundlupet town this evening when it ran amok. The incident occurred around [Implied time based on the article updating time] this evening and triggered widespread panic among residents.
According to reports, the elephant, part of a Forest Department operation, was stung by a swarm of wasps at the camp site. This triggered its erratic behavior, leading it to break free and charge into the town.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing the elephant running along the main road, eventually entering the KSRTC bus stand. One motorist was forced to abandon his vehicle as the elephant charged in his direction.
“It was a terrifying experience,” said one resident who witnessed the event. “The elephant was clearly distressed, and people were running in all directions.”
Forest authorities are currently on the scene, attempting to bring the situation under control and safely contain the elephant. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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