Jallikattu resumes: 2 dead and 28 grievously injured at Pudukottai
- Jallikattu was finally hosted in Pudukottai, Trichy and Erode districts of Tamil Nadu
- Police said two persons were killed when they were gored by a bull during jallikattu at Pudukottai, while several were injured
- 48-year-old man dies of dehydration in Madurai while taking part in protests
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Two persons were killed and 28 suffered minor injuries during jallikattu in Pudukottai district today, while a man died due to dehydration in Madurai during protests demanding a 'permanent solution' for holding the sport, police said.
Jallikattu was finally hosted in Pudukottai, Trichy and Erode districts of Tamil Nadu. However, the Pudulottai event was struck by tragedy as two people lost their lives, and several sustained injuries.
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The people injured during the incident in Pudukottai district, where scores of people and several bulls took part, were discharged after providing first-aid, they said.
With an ordinance being promulgated for holding jallikattu, the sport was organised in several parts of the state, including Rapoosal in Pudukottai district.
Also read: 10 things you must know about the Jallikattu ordinance
Police said two persons were killed when they were gored by a bull during jallikattu at Rapoosal in which several bulls were used and many sportsmen took part.
Meanwhile, 48-year-old Chandramohan from Jaihindpuram, died due to dehydration in Madurai city when he was taking part in the protests along with students and youths demanding a permanent solution for holding jallikattu, police said.
At Tirunelveli, some students, including girls, fainted at a protest venue following which they were given medical treatment, police said.
