Jallikattu begins on third day in Alanganallur: 86 injured, one killed in last two days; Collector said – extra security arrangements

The third day’s play gets underway at 8 am at Alanganallur in Madurai.

Jallikattu has started in three villages of Madurai since Sunday. The third day’s play began at 8 am in Alanganallur. The third day’s play was inaugurated by Udhayanidhi Stalin. A total of 86 people were injured during the last two days of play, while a bull tamer died in Palamedu.

After the incident in Palamedu, the Madurai Collector said, “We have decided to provide extra security for the safe conduct of Jallikattu. The performance area has been made separate from the playing area to reduce the risk of injuries.”

This time 800 bulls, 350 players got permission
Only 300 bull tamers and 150 spectators have been allowed to attend the Jallikattu competition. According to reports, around 10,000 bulls and 5,400 bull tamers had given online applications for registration. Out of these, only 800 bulls were given permission to participate. A bull can participate in only one of the three events.

The person who caught 28 bulls in 11 rounds on the first day got a car
The first day’s play at Avaniyapuram consisted of 11 rounds. In which 737 bulls and 257 players participated. The first day’s play ended at 5 pm. Vijay of Solai Algupuram was declared the best bull tamer. He won the first prize a car for taming 28 bulls. Kamesh’s bull of Kathanendal was declared the best bull. He received a motorcycle as an award.

Jallikattu is dangerous
The bull-taming game Jallikattu, also known as Eru Thajuvuthal and Manakuvirattu, is played on the day of Mattu Pongal. It is a game in which a bull is released into the crowd. The participants in this game try to control the bull by holding its hump for as long as possible.

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