Claim to 'tame': Avaniyapuram all set for jallikattu

WITH Avaniyapuram all set to host the first jallikattu event of the season on January 14, it is all 'bulls' and whistles in Madurai city, with bull tamers, owners and officials on their toes to wrap up all preparatory works.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Madurai

The Avaniyapuram jallikattu will be followed by similar events in Palamedu and Alanganallur on January 15 and 16, respectively.

In Avaniyapuram, 2,026 bulls and 1,735 baiters registered through the online process and tokens were issued to select participants on a random basis. The city corporation had allotted ₹43 lakh to make arrangements, including fixing barricades.

Officials have set up temporary tanks, mobile toilets and a special medical facility near the jallikattu venue. While people with minor injuries will be treated at this facility, others will be referred to the Government Rajaji Hospital.

Meanwhile, Commercial Taxes Minister Pa Moorthi inspected the preparatory works at Avaniyapuram and Alanganallur jallikattu venues.

Commotion over barricades