2 dead, 28 injured in Jallikattu at Pudukottai; 1 dead in Madurai protests

The people injured during the incident in Pudukottai district, where scores of people and several bulls took part, were discharged after providing first-aid.
Locals participate in Jallikkattu at Rapoosal in Pudukottai district on Sunday. (EPS | M Muthu Kannan)
Locals participate in Jallikkattu at Rapoosal in Pudukottai district on Sunday. (EPS | M Muthu Kannan)

MADURAI: Two persons were killed and 28 suffered minor injuries during Jallikattu in Pudukottai district on Sunday, police said.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, 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.

The people injured during the incident in Pudukottai district, where scores of people and several bulls took part, were discharged after providing first-aid.

According to police, 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.

At Tirunelveli, some students, including girls, fainted at a protest venue following which they were given medical treatment, police said.

With an ordinance being promulgated for holding Jallikattu, the sport was organised in several parts of the state.

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