Panic broke out in Hyderabad's Old City after an elephant leading the traditional Gyarvi Shareef procession went out of control in the Irani Galli area. The incident triggered a stampede-like situation among devotees and onlookers gathered for the procession. However, prompt intervention by the mahout and Hyderabad Police helped bring the situation under control and avert a major tragedy. No further details about injuries have been reported.