Three die as Jallikattu events are staged in Tamil Nadu
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Monday, January 23, 2017 02:19 PM IST
Chennai:
Two persons were killed and 82 others suffered minor injuries during Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukottai district on January 22 as the Tamil Nadu Government said the ban on Jallikattu events had been lifted through the ordinance. One person died due to dehydration in Madurai during protests, police said.
Those injured during the incident in Pudukottai were discharged after being given first-aid.
With the ordinance having been promulgated for holding Jallikattu, the event was organised in several parts of the state, with the participation of seveal ministers.
Police confirmed the two persons were killed when they were gored by a bull at Rapoosal, which saw several bulls being used.
Meanwhile, a 48-year-old man, from Jaihindpuram, died due to dehydration in Madurai when he was taking part in protests. At Tirunelveli, some students fainted at a protest venue following which they were given treatment.
