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At least one individual was gored to demise and dozens extra have been injured throughout Jallikattu, a controversial bull-taming competitors in India, officers stated Monday.

The useless man, in his 20s, was a participant who succumbed to accidents inflicted in the course of the contest in Madurai district within the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

A complete of 31 individuals have been wounded on the occasion, in line with district police officers.

Local information outlet India Today reported Saturday that no less than one other 15 individuals had additionally been injured at a separate bull-taming occasion in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh over the weekend.

Stretching again greater than 2,000 years, Jallikattu is taken into account one of many oldest sporting actions on the earth.

The goal throughout bull-taming occasions, which mark the beginning of the annual winter harvest in India, is to not kill the animal.

Bulls are adorned and members showcase their expertise attempting to carry the creatures to a cease or take away flags from their horns.

Over the years, scores of individuals together with each tamers and spectators have been injured participating.

The sport was banned by India’s Supreme Court in 2014 however the Tamil Nadu state authorities managed to raise the restriction in 2017.

The Supreme Court’s resolution triggered protests throughout Tamil Nadu the place it has had a loyal following for many years.

Activists say the game is merciless and that the bulls are fed liquor earlier than being launched from a holding pen.

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