One bull tamer dies at Madurai’s Avaniapuram jallikkattu
The Hindu
Avaniapuram Jallikkattu in Madurai on first day of Pongal festival ended with the death of a bull tamer
The jallikkattu event at Avaniapuram in Madurai on the first day of Pongal festival ended with the death of a bull tamer on January 14, 2025.
As many as 75 of the 620 bull tamers who participated were injured during 11 rounds of the jallikkattu event. Of the 75, 30 suffered multiple injuries and 45 sustained minor injuries.
Organisers said, bull tamer B. Naveen Kumar, 22, who suffered serious injuries, succumbed to his injuries at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in the city. Eleven others were referred to the hospital for further treatment.
Of the 736 bulls that participated in the event five sustained minor injuries, organisers said.
Winners
Karthik, who tamed 19 bulls during the event, bagged the first place. He was awarded a car, a cow and a calf.
Second place was bagged by Divakar, who tamed 15 bulls, and was awarded a bike.
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