63 Bull-Tamers Injured in Pudukkottai Jallikattu Event
4 Jan 2026 9:15 AM IST4 Jan 2026 9:15 AM IST
The injured were given first-aid at the health centre established at the venue, but 10 of them were referred to the government medical college hospital in Thanjavur
In total, 600 bulls from different parts of the state, including Tiruchy and the southern districts, and 300 bull-tamers participated.
PUDUKKOTTAI: As many as 63 bull-tamers were injured in the first jallikattu (bull-taming) event of Tamil Nadu that took place at Thatchankurichi village, near Gandarvakottai, in Pudukkottai district, on Saturday.
In total, 600 bulls from different parts of the state, including Tiruchy and the southern districts, and 300 bull-tamers participated.
State ministers S. Regupathy and Siva. V. Meyyanathan, Collector Aruna and others participated in the inaugural event.
The injured were given first-aid at the health centre established at the venue, but 10 of them were referred to the government medical college hospital in Thanjavur.
Elaborate police bandobast was provided for the event.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
Next Story