Fatalities and Injuries Reported in Bull-Related Events During Tamil Nadu Pongal Festival

During Pongal festival celebrations in Tamil Nadu, multiple bull-related events resulted in fatalities and injuries. In Vellore, a 65-year-old man died and 27 others were injured during a traditional bull race. Illegal manjuvirattu events in Salem and Krishnagiri districts caused at least four deaths on Saturday. Separately, a jallikattu event in Salem's Koolamedu saw 47 bull tamers injured, with several hospitalized. Authorities have registered cases and are investigating these incidents amid ongoing festival activities.