The third and final round of cannon firing rehearsal to familiarise Dasara elephants to the loud sound of cannons was successfully conducted as all jumbos remained steady and balanced even after 21 rounds were fired as part of the exercise.
The drill was conducted at the parking lot of Dasara exhibition grounds here. Out of 14 elephants, 12 took part in the run through which was conducted by the personnel of City Armed Reserve of the Mysuru City Police.
Besides elephants, several horses of the Mounted Police also took part as the Mounted Police force is also participating in the Jamboo Savari along with the elephants.
