<p class="title">Three people were killed during the traditional bull taming sports of Jallikattu and Manjavirattu held on Tuesday as part of Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Two spectators died watching the Manjavirattu (a sport slightly different from Jallikattu) at Siravayal in neighbouring Sivaganga district, police said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Aavarangaadu in Tiruchirappalli district, a person identified as Solai Pandian was gored to death by a raging bull during Jallikattu.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A 19-year-old spectator was gored to death by a bull at Palamedu in Madurai district , on Monday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">At the Jallikattu in Alanganallur near Madurai, at least 25 people were injured on Tuesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chief Minister K Palaniswami inaugurated the event, which saw the participation of nearly 1,100 bulls and 1,500 sportsmen.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Later, speaking to reporters, he said the bulls were not ill-treated.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who was also present, said a permanent venue would be set up for organising Jallikattu in Alanganallur.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A large number of spectators, including foreign tourists, thronged Alanganallur village and cheered the competitors.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The winners received prizes, ranging from gold coins to furniture.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Around 1,200 police personnel were deployed for safety, police said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Medical teams were also present on the spot. </p>
<p class="title">Three people were killed during the traditional bull taming sports of Jallikattu and Manjavirattu held on Tuesday as part of Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Two spectators died watching the Manjavirattu (a sport slightly different from Jallikattu) at Siravayal in neighbouring Sivaganga district, police said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Aavarangaadu in Tiruchirappalli district, a person identified as Solai Pandian was gored to death by a raging bull during Jallikattu.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A 19-year-old spectator was gored to death by a bull at Palamedu in Madurai district , on Monday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">At the Jallikattu in Alanganallur near Madurai, at least 25 people were injured on Tuesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chief Minister K Palaniswami inaugurated the event, which saw the participation of nearly 1,100 bulls and 1,500 sportsmen.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Later, speaking to reporters, he said the bulls were not ill-treated.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, who was also present, said a permanent venue would be set up for organising Jallikattu in Alanganallur.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A large number of spectators, including foreign tourists, thronged Alanganallur village and cheered the competitors.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The winners received prizes, ranging from gold coins to furniture.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Around 1,200 police personnel were deployed for safety, police said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Medical teams were also present on the spot. </p>