Bull-tamer gored to death at TN Jallikattu event

MADURAI: A bull gored a 22-year-old tamer to death during a Jallikattu event in Madurai Sunday. Deceased, Mahesh Pandian, of Kachirayanpatti in Madurai's Sholavandan, was working in Malaysia and had returned home for Pongal. He was rushed to Govt Rajaji Hospital but succumbed to his injuries en route.

The Jallikattu event, organised by DMK cadres of Melur assembly constituency as part of CM M K Stalin's birthday celebrations, involved 1,049 bulls and 585 bull tamers.

Despite safety measures, 73 injuries were reported, including 35 bull tamers, 31 bull owners, and five helpers. Two spectators also sustained minor injuries. Of these, 19 were classified as major injuries, while 54 were minor.