78 bull tamers, spectators injured in Jallikattu at two places in Tamil Nadu

Six hundred bulls participated in the jallikattu at Keezha Anbil in Tiruchi district in connection with a temple festival.

Seventy eight bull tamers and spectators were injured in a jallikattu event held in Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai districts and have been admitted to hospitals, police said on Monday.

At least 78 bull tamers and spectators were injured in a jallikattu event held in Tiurchirappalli and Pudukottai. (AP File)

Six hundred bulls participated in the jallikattu at Keezha Anbil in Tiruchi district in connection with a temple festival on Sunday, police said, adding that 44 persons including 18 spectators were injured in the game.

In Pudukottai, 34 persons sustained injuries.