Should Jallikattu be banned

Should Jallikattu be banned

The state government on Thursday gave an undertaking to the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court that measures have been taken to ensure that the bulls participating in the jallikattu event are not subjected to harassment, nor are they administered with any intoxicant and any other or substance to make them more aggressive.

It said, “Strict vigil will be made to ensure that the bull-tamers participating are not in an inebriated condition.”

In an affidavit, R Palaniswamy, director of animal husbandry and veterinary services, has listed precautionary measures proposed to be taken during the jallikattu.The undertaking said provisions would be made for the bull yard by way of an enclosure, by placing double barricades to a height of not less than eight feet at the end point of the bull-taming area, where bulls are collected and detained till the completion of the event. The bull collection yards are normally of an area of about 0.5 acre.

“The state would provide for extra persons in the bull collection yard to ensure that the bulls, which enter the collection point are not allowed to come out from the area. In fact, the bulls, when they leave the area and enter the bull collection yard are secured by trained volunteers, who are familiar and would be able to control the bull,” the government added. The movement of the bulls is arrested promptly by trying them to a stable structure like trees and cement posts. Further, provision is being made for giving feed and fodder to the bulls so that they will settle down calmly.

It further said that additional police men near the collection yard would be posted to ensure that there is no spillage of the spectators into the yard. Also, additional reinforcement would be on sentry duty at the entry and exit gates. Additional medical facilities like extra ambulance vehicles, serving doctors would be provided.

The affidavit said a separate gallery for spectators will be earmarked and under no circumstances will they be allowed to spill into the taming area.

It was further submitted that in Madurai, all measures have been made to ensure that the participants in the event are identified in advance and they are properly trained. ID cards are to be provided to them. In Alanganallur, where the largest event is to be held, about 25 ambulances will be deployed. Coconut fibre or saw dust will be strewn on the surface in the event being conducted at Avaniyapuram.

Meanwhile, welcoming the order of the high court, Karu Ambalatharsu, president of Jallikattu Veeravilayattu Padukappu Sangam told TOI that the event will be conducted smoothly by following the guidelines set by the court. “We will conduct the event without any cruelty to the animals and without causing any injury or harm to the spectators. This year would be an exemplary one comparing with events conducted in previous years,” he said. Terming the order as sweet news, P Rajasekar, president of Jallikattu Peravai said after the court’s order, great care and attention will be given to abide by all the guidelines. “We will conduct the event duly following the procedure evolved by the state government and the court’s order. It is going to be real festival for us and our bulls. We will make this an excellent one,” he said.

Should Jallikattu be banned

Should Jallikattu be banned

Should Jallikattu be banned

Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned
Should Jallikattu be banned