36 Injured In Jallikattu Held In Tamil Nadu's Madurai District After 3 Years And Massive Protests

CHENNAI -- Tamil Nadu's traditional bull taming sport, Jallikattu, was held at Avaniyapuram in Madurai district on Sunday after a gap of three years. 36 people were injured in the event where over 900 bulls and bull tamers participated.

It's usually held as a part of Pongal but is being held now due to the SC ban.

In Jallikattu, a bull vaulter is expected to hang on to the bull's hump for a stipulated distance or for a minimum of three jumps by the bull.

All the injured were being treated at the medical camp put up near



the venue, police said.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway in Alanganallur in Madurai, where Jallikattu will be organised on 10 February.

The law was passed with the cooperation of the central government following a week-long statewide protest by Tamil Nadu's youths who demanded Jallikattu be allowed. The Supreme Court banned the sport in 2014.

Normally, Jallikattu would be held as part of the Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu. However, it was not held during Pongal this year due to the Supreme Court ban.