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A wild elephant attacks a security guard in a narrow lane in Mysore, as frightened locals wait for Forest Department officials to arrive. Photo: Special Arrangement

The elephant was separated from its herd on Tuesday after villagers nearby chased them. While most of the herd took to the forest, this elephant and another blundered into the city. On Wednesday, it was first seen in the Oval Sports Ground. Photo: M.A. Sriram

The elephant crosses the sports ground into the Saraswathipuram locality. It is seen here brushing against a parked SUV. The car is not vacant. Photo: M.A. Sriram

The elephant then goes on a rampage in the locality. A security guard of an ATM kiosk couldn't get away in time. He later died of injuries sustained in this attack. Photo: PTI

While a slowly building crowd kept its distance, the elephant was not finished. It is seen here on an deserted Narayana Shastri Road. Photo: M.A. Sriram

A passing calf is attacked next. As the elephant runs amok, it is late in the morning. Photo: M.A. Sriram

Government officials arrive with tame elephants to capture the wild tusker. Locals gather near the Dhobi Ghat area to watch the operation. Photo: M.A. Sriram

Officials finally get close enough to tranquilise the elephant and subdue it, before leading it out of the city. Photo: M.A. Sriram