One died during Jallikattu in Palamedu: Arvind was at number three; had caught 9 bulls before being injured

The game of Jallikattu will be held at Alanganallur on Tuesday.

Arvindraj, a 25-year-old bull tamer, died on the second day of Mattu Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Aravind was seriously injured during Jallikattu in Palamedu. He was admitted to Rajaji Government Hospital in Madurai, but succumbed to his critical injuries.

800 bulls and 350 players are taking part on the second day
Significantly, Jallikattu has started in three villages of Madurai from Sunday. The second day’s play is underway at Palamedu from 8 am. Whose 4 rounds have been done till the afternoon. 800 bulls and 350 players are participating in it. There is a line of bulls for one and a half kilometer to join the game.

Meanwhile, a total of 19 people including 4 bull tamers, 1 bull owner and 1 police inspector have been injured. 5 people have been sent to the hospital for treatment.

Injured Arvind Raj.

60 people were injured on the first day
According to the Madurai collector, 60 people were injured during the first day’s play at Avaniyapuram. The condition of 20 of them is serious. The injured have been referred to Rajaji Hospital. Another 40 people with minor injuries were sent back home after first aid.

Health officer S Vinoth Kumar said it was for the first time that an advanced trauma life support ambulance and X-ray unit were deployed at the Avaniyapuram Jallikattu grounds.

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.

2000 police personnel deployed in security
Collector Anish Shekhar told that all security arrangements have been made during the game. The akhada has been barricaded to ensure safe participation of bulls, bull owners, players as well as spectators. More than 2000 of our policemen are deployed at many places.

This is how bulls were tried to be controlled during Jallikattu in Avaniyapuram.

Collector Anish said – We hope that no one will get hurt. If he gets hurt, we will give him medical service. That’s why all arrangements have been made. We look forward to the smooth conduct of Jallikattu. The event will go on till 5 pm.

What is Jallikattu and why is it celebrated?
Jallikattu is also known as Eru Thazhuvuthal and Manakuvirattu. This game is a part of Pongal festival. It is a game in which a bull is released into the crowd. People participating in this game have to control the bull by holding it. As long as they can hold his hump.

Jallikattu took place at Avaniyapuram in Madurai on Sunday. Running in Palamedu on Monday and will be in Alanganallur on Tuesday.

Number kept limited due to protests and controversies
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.

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