Madurai: Over 70 people injured in bull-taming event ‘Jallikattu’ on Pongal

The first competition of the Jallikattu season kicked off in Avaniapuram at 8 am. Around 800 bulls were brought in for the event in Avaniapuram this year.

Apart from this, over 650 bulls were taken to Alanganallur and Palamedu for Jallikattu bouts.

The competitions, which were broadcast live by the Madurai District Police, had taken place amid strict surveillance, with over 10 CCTV cameras placed in the arenas to monitor the crowds in all three villages. All the bulls had been examined for contraband substances and irritants before entering the competition.

Over 100 ambulances had been kept on standby to tend to medical emergencies during the event.

Thousands of bulls will be taking part in the annual competition this year until the end of the month.