
34 injured in jallikattu at Koothapar
The Hindu
Over 800 bulls were released
Thirty-four persons were injured in the jallikattu held at Koothaparnear Tiruverumbur on the city’s outskirts on Friday.
As many as 849 bulls were released into the arena during the seven-hour long event in which 215 tamers participated. Thirteen among the injured were bull owners; 12 tamers and nine spectators. Two were referred to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, while the rest were treated as outpatients at the venue,said police sources.

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