Jallikattu, the game of bull taming, became a game of death on Wednesday in Siravayal near Sivagangai in Tamil Nadu. In fact, two people including an 11 year old boy died during the event. Giving information, the police said that a boy and a man were seriously injured in the attack by bulls at the venue. Both died after the incident. Please tell. Jallikattu is a traditional game played in rural areas of Tamil Nadu. In this game humans fight with bulls. Jallikattu is considered a symbol of the pride and culture of Tamil Nadu.
More than 30 people were injured on the very first day of Jallikattu
It is noteworthy that Jallikattu is also organized in Tamil Nadu with the beginning of Pongal festival. Jallikattu, a popular bull taming competition, is very famous in Avaniapuram, Madurai. Let us tell you, during this game the bull is controlled. On the very first day of the event, more than three dozen people were injured while trying to control the bull. Some of these people were seriously injured.
What is Jallikattu game?
Actually, the New Year starts with Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Surya Pongal is celebrated on the first day of this auspicious month. Along with this, Jallikattu game is also organized in many areas. The game of Jallikattu usually completes in 8 rounds. For each round, 50 to 75 bulls are released from Vadivasal. According to the rules of the game, the person who catches more bulls is sent to the next round. Jallikattu game is being organized in Tamil Nadu for more than 2000 years. It is related to the culture of Tamil Nadu.
Supreme Court had banned
Jallikattu game has been left agitated. In order to provoke them in the game, they are also treated inhumanely. Due to such inhuman behavior, the Supreme Court had banned Jallikattu in the year 2014, but people were very angry with the decision of the Supreme Court and then on appeal, the court allowed Jallikattu.