Accident – Death – Obituary News : A tragic incident unfolded in Krishnagiri, where a 32-year-old spectator lost his life during a jallikattu event near Mathur. The victim, G Govindaraj, hailing from Palethottam village, was fatally gored by a bull in the midst of the event. The jallikattu event, organized by villagers from Athikanur, drew a large crowd from Mathur and surrounding areas.
The unfortunate turn of events occurred when a bull unexpectedly entered the spectators’ gallery and attacked Govindaraj. Despite the swift efforts of fellow villagers to rush him to the government hospital in Mathur, doctors could not save his life. The deceased’s family and villagers expressed outrage, alleging the lack of proper safety measures at the event.
In response to the uproar, the district administration and police faced criticism for failing to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. The aggrieved parties refused to permit a postmortem on Govindaraj’s body and staged a protest to demand justice and compensation from the government. Following two hours of negotiations with Mathur police and revenue officials, the protesters dispersed upon receiving assurances of action.
Krishnagiri district SP P Thangadurai defended the event’s arrangements, stating that elaborate precautions had been taken by the authorities. According to him, the bull’s intrusion into the gallery occurred after a round of the bull-taming competition. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with a case already registered by the authorities.
The tragic incident at the jallikattu event in Krishnagiri serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures and vigilance at such traditional events. The loss of G Govindaraj has left a deep impact on the community, prompting calls for accountability and stricter safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future..
