Bull tamer gored to demise, 75 damage at Avaniyapuram jallikattu | India Information – Instances of India

MADURAI: A 22-year-old bull tamer was gored to demise at a jallikattu occasion in Madurai’s Avaniyapuram on Pongal, which started in excessive spirits however ended with 75 folks injured – 30 of them severely – on Tuesday, mentioned officers.
Tamer Naveen Kumar suffered extreme accidents to his chest after being gored by a bull. He was rushed to Govt Rajaji Hospital the place he was declared useless, mentioned officers. Kumar’s kin refused to obtain his physique Wednesday and protested in demand of Rs 10 lakh compensation in addition to a govt job for a member of the family. CM M Okay Stalin mourned Kumar’s demise and declared Rs 3 lakh compensation for his household from the CM’s public aid fund.
On the Palamedu jallikattu Wednesday, 1000’s had been in raptures as the normal sport unfolded on the sector in all its glory. As many as 930 bulls had been launched in 10 rounds out of greater than 1,000 bulls being given tokens. Girls bull homeowners caught the attention of the viewers because the bulls charged, responding to their calls with some tasting victory as nicely.
A complete of 51 instances of accidents had been reported amongst bull tamers, homeowners and spectators, seven of them main accidents. The occasion was flagged off at 7.45am by business taxes minister P Moorthy after the oath was administered to contributors.