A grand "jallikattu" (bull-taming) event held in Pudukkottai Sunday entered the world record for the maximum number of bulls released into the sporting arena which was over 1,300 and almost double than the previous record.

The bull taming sporting event, coordinated by Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar at Viralimalai near Pudukkottai saw the participation of 1,354 bulls and 424 tamers.

Two of the participants were killed in the event while 31 men including some spectators were injured, according to the district police.

"The number of 1,354 bulls that participated was almost double (than the previous record) of 647 two years ago and it is an amazing record for Tamil Nadu," a Worldkings World Records Union representative said.

Although about 2,000 bulls were originally scheduled to be released into the sprawling sporting arena, it could not be completed owing to paucity of time, the organisers said.

"It was the highest number of bulls in a single day," Vijayabaskar said and added that he was happy to have coordinated the sport of valour of the Tamil people.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami hailed 'Jallikattu' as a symbol of the valour and courage of the Tamil people.

Successful bull tamers and owners of bulls that could not be tamed were showered with gifts.

On January 17, a spectator died of heart attack during the bull taming sport of Jallikattu which was held at Alanganallur in Madurai district.&nbsp;

A grand "jallikattu" (bull-taming) event held in Pudukkottai Sunday entered the world record for the maximum number of bulls released into the sporting arena which was over 1,300 and almost double than the previous record.

A grand "jallikattu" (bull-taming) event held in Pudukkottai Sunday entered the world record for the maximum number of bulls released into the sporting arena which was over 1,300 and almost double than the previous record. The bull taming sporting event, coordinated by Tamil Nadu Health Minister C Vijayabaskar at Viralimalai near Pudukkottai saw the participation of 1,354 bulls and 424 tamers. Two of the participants were killed in the event while 31 men including some spectators were injured, according to the district police. "The number of 1,354 bulls that participated was almost double (than the previous record) of 647 two years ago and it is an amazing record for Tamil Nadu," a Worldkings World Records Union representative said. Although about 2,000 bulls were originally scheduled to be released into the sprawling sporting arena, it could not be completed owing to paucity of time, the organisers said. "It was the highest number of bulls in a single day," Vijayabaskar said and added that he was happy to have coordinated the sport of valour of the Tamil people. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami hailed 'Jallikattu' as a symbol of the valour and courage of the Tamil people. Successful bull tamers and owners of bulls that could not be tamed were showered with gifts. On January 17, a spectator died of heart attack during the bull taming sport of Jallikattu which was held at Alanganallur in Madurai district.

Tamil Nadu bull taming event enters world record

The Chennai police have come under fire after a video purportedly showing some police personnel setting an auto rickshaw ablaze went viral on on Twitter last evening. On Monday, the Jallikattu protests turned violent, demanding a permanent solution and not an interim stay on the ban.

The video, which was aired by a news channel, was also shared by several well-known personalties, including Kamal Haasan. Sharing a video clip on Twitter, Kamal Haasan asked, &quot;What is this. Please explain some one&quot;.

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According to the reports, the incident took place at Mylapore area, which is only a short distance away from the Marina Beach, the epicentre of the agitation which was vacated by late evening.

City Police Commissioner S George said the matter would be probed.

The Chennai Police said anti-social elements had &quot;crept&quot; into the pro-Jallikattu protests here, which turned violent and also asserted that it will not allow such persons to exploit the situation.

The Police used force only after stones were pelted at them, he claimed, adding that his police personnel had no intention to attack or harm the people.

As many as 94 cops sustained injuries while 51 police vehicles were damaged in violence.

(This report first appeared on DNA)

'What is this. Please explain some one,' Hassan asked

The Chennai police have come under fire after a video purportedly showing some police personnel setting an auto rickshaw ablaze went viral on on Twitter last evening. On Monday, the Jallikattu protests turned violent, demanding a permanent solution and not an interim stay on the ban. The video, which was aired by a news channel, was also shared by several well-known personalties, including Kamal Haasan. Sharing a video clip on Twitter, Kamal Haasan asked, "What is this. Please explain some one". What is this. Please explain some one pic.twitter.com/MMpFXHSOVk — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 23, 2017 × According to the reports, the incident took place at Mylapore area, which is only a short distance away from the Marina Beach, the epicentre of the agitation which was vacated by late evening. City Police Commissioner S George said the matter would be probed. The Chennai Police said anti-social elements had "crept" into the pro-Jallikattu protests here, which turned violent and also asserted that it will not allow such persons to exploit the situation. The Police used force only after stones were pelted at them, he claimed, adding that his police personnel had no intention to attack or harm the people. As many as 94 cops sustained injuries while 51 police vehicles were damaged in violence. (This report first appeared on DNA)

Chennai police under fire after Kamal Haasan, others tweet video of cop setting auto ablaze

The Supreme Court today rejected a plea urging it to pass judgement on bull taming sport Jallikattu before the harvest festival of Pongal on Saturday. 
 
A bench comprising justices Dipak Misra and R Banumathi told a group of lawyers, who requested for the verdict, that it is unfair to ask the bench to pass an order. 
 
The apex court, however, said that the draft of judgement has been prepared but it was not possible to deliver it before Saturday when Jallikattu is to be organised. 
 
The court had reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the federal government&#39;s notification allowing the sport. 
 
The court had earlier questioned the federal government for its January 2016 notification allowing use of bulls in events like Jallikattu, saying that its 2014 verdict banning the use of the animals cannot be &quot;negated&quot;. 
 
Supporting the tradition, the Centre has said that it could ensure that bulls are not tortured or subjected to alcohol before the sport. 
 
Earlier, the apex court had observed that the country cannot &quot;import Roman gladiator-type sport&quot; as it is against the culture of compassion towards animals. 
 
The court in its 2014 judgement had said that bulls could not be used as performing animals, either for Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races in the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra or elsewhere in the country, and had banned their use across the country. 
 
The apex court had also dismissed the review petition against its 2014 verdict. 
 
The apex court had also earlier declared Tamil Nadu Regulation of Jallikattu Act, 2009 as constitutionally void, being violative or Article 254(1) of the Constitution. 
 
On January 8, last year the Centre had issued a notification lifting ban on Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu with certain restrictions, which was challenged in the apex court by Animal Welfare Board of India, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, a Bangalore-based NGO and others. 
 
On July 26, last year the apex court had said that just because the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu was a centuries-old tradition, it could not be justified. 
 
It had said if the parties were able to convince the court that its earlier judgement was wrong, it might refer the matter to a larger bench. 
 
The Supreme Court had on January 21, last year refused to re-examine its 2014 judgement banning use of bulls for Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races across the country. 
 
The apex court had also stayed the January 8 notification of Centre.

(PTI)

The court said it wasn't possible to decide the fate of Jallikattu before Saturday, the day when the harvest festival starts in South India

The Supreme Court today rejected a plea urging it to pass judgement on bull taming sport Jallikattu before the harvest festival of Pongal on Saturday. A bench comprising justices Dipak Misra and R Banumathi told a group of lawyers, who requested for the verdict, that it is unfair to ask the bench to pass an order. The apex court, however, said that the draft of judgement has been prepared but it was not possible to deliver it before Saturday when Jallikattu is to be organised. The court had reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the federal government's notification allowing the sport. The court had earlier questioned the federal government for its January 2016 notification allowing use of bulls in events like Jallikattu, saying that its 2014 verdict banning the use of the animals cannot be "negated". Supporting the tradition, the Centre has said that it could ensure that bulls are not tortured or subjected to alcohol before the sport. Earlier, the apex court had observed that the country cannot "import Roman gladiator-type sport" as it is against the culture of compassion towards animals. The court in its 2014 judgement had said that bulls could not be used as performing animals, either for Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races in the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra or elsewhere in the country, and had banned their use across the country. The apex court had also dismissed the review petition against its 2014 verdict. The apex court had also earlier declared Tamil Nadu Regulation of Jallikattu Act, 2009 as constitutionally void, being violative or Article 254(1) of the Constitution. On January 8, last year the Centre had issued a notification lifting ban on Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu with certain restrictions, which was challenged in the apex court by Animal Welfare Board of India, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, a Bangalore-based NGO and others. On July 26, last year the apex court had said that just because the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu was a centuries-old tradition, it could not be justified. It had said if the parties were able to convince the court that its earlier judgement was wrong, it might refer the matter to a larger bench. The Supreme Court had on January 21, last year refused to re-examine its 2014 judgement banning use of bulls for Jallikattu events or bullock-cart races across the country. The apex court had also stayed the January 8 notification of Centre. (PTI)

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