3 persons killed in Jallikattu and Manjavirattu in Tamil Nadu
January 16, 2018 19:46
Three persons were killed during the traditional bull taming sports of Jallikattu and Manjavirattu held today as part of Pongal festivities in different places in Tamil Nadu.
Two spectators died watching the Manjavirattu (a bull- taming sport slightly different from Jallikattu) at Siravayal in neighbouring Sivaganga district, police said.
In Aavarangaadu in Tiruchirappalli district, a person named Solai Pandian was gored to death by a raging bull during Jallikattu.
With this, the toll in the bull taming sport this season has risen to four. A 19-year old spectator was gored to death by a bull at Palamedu in this district yesterday.
At the world famous Jallikattu in Alanganallur near here, at least 25 people were injured today.
Chief Minister K Palaniswami inaugurated the event, which saw the participation of nearly 1,100 bulls and 1,500 sportsmen, who vied for honours.
Later, speaking to reporters, he said the bulls were not ill-treated.
Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who was also present, said a permanent venue would be set up for organising Jallikattu in Alanganallur.
A large number of spectators, including foreign tourists, thronged Alanganallur village and cheered the competitors.
The winners received prizes, ranging from gold coins to furniture.
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