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Jallikattu claims three lives, including minor spectator

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 17 January 2024
In two districts of Tamil Nadu, tragic incidents unfolded during Jallikattu events organized as part of the extended Pongal celebrations, resulting in the goring deaths of three spectators, including a 13-year-old boy. In one location, Siravayal in Sivaganga, both the teenager and a man in his 30s lost their lives while watching bulls released into the Manjuvirattu arena. Following the fatal attacks, the bulls charged at the rest of the crowd, leading to a chaotic stampede that left over 100 spectators and participants injured.
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