13-year-old school girl injured in bull race dies in Vellore hospital

She was hit by a charging bull during the race held at Panamadangi in Katpadi

A 13-year-old school girl succumbed to injuries at the Government Medical College Hospital in Adukkamparai near Vellore on Friday after she got hit by a charging bull during a bull race held at Panamadangi village in Katpadi, making her the third victim this year.

Police said that N. Vinodini, daughter of S. Naresh, had gone to her relative’s house for Pongal festival last week. A bull race was held in the village on January 15. Like all other residents, Vinodini was also witnessing the event from the space earmarked for spectators along the runway barricaded with wooden logs.

Suddenly, one of the bulls charged into the crowd due to the huge noise created by the spectators. The bull hit her causing a head injury. Immediately, she was rushed to the GH in Adukkamparai for treatment where she died on Friday. “A case has been filed. The races will be held up to March-end on all days except Sundays due to complete lockdown making it necessary to ensure the safety of spectators and participants,” the police said.