
Residents of Avaniyapuram are seeking permission for their village general committee to organize the traditional jallikattu event, expressing frustration that the district administration has managed it for the past six years. They argue that government intervention and management have led to harassment and dissatisfaction among locals. The village committee members met the District Collector, who assured them the matter would be escalated to higher officials. The community desires to resume control over their century-old cultural event.