SIVAGANGA: Two persons were gored to death and 34 others sustained injuries during a manju virattu event in Siravayal here on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as P Bose (62) of Periya Amachupatti and C Periyakaruppan (80) of Kallipattu.
A health official said that among the injured, 13 have been admitted to Government Thirupattur Hospital and 13 others were allowed to leave after being treated at the hospital for their injuries. “Seven others were referred to Government Sivaganga Medical College Hospital,” he said.
The event was held in 200 acres of empty land that is used exclusively to conduct the bull-chasing sport. Sources said that the vast expanse of the empty land is itself a major threat to the spectators as there is no place to escape or protect themselves when any bull goes berserk.