Jallikattu death toll rises to three in Madurai

Madurai: The death toll due to jallikattu events in Madurai rose to at least three on Saturday after a spectator who was injured by a bull at the Avaniyapuram jallikattu died at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH). The victim, G Alagar, 27, was admitted to GRH after getting injured during the Jallikattu on Wednesday. He was undergoing treatment for multiple traumas for two days in the intensive care, but succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning.At present, 13 people have been admitted to GRH and are undergoing treatment after getting injured at the three major jallikattu events in Madurai - Avaniyapuram, Palamedu and Alanganallur. Doctors at GRH said that all of them are undergoing treatment for only minor injuries.
On Friday, two people died at Alanganallur during the jallikattu, including a 26-year-old man who was gored to death by a bull at the collection point. The victim, Sridhar V, succumbed to his injuries at the GRH. GRH dean Dr Sangumani J observed that number of injuries was less compared to previous years.