Summary:
Like jallikattu (bull-taming), eruthu vidum vizha is also a traditional sport in Tamil Nadu that has been banned by the Supreme Court. Shanmugam, who sustained injuries, was rushed to Government Hospital in Vaniyambadi where he died around 6.15pm. One of the bulls ran into spectators and rammed Shanmugam. According to the complaint lodged by the victim's wife Kasthuri, Shanmugam was on his way to a temple in the vicinity when the bull attacked him. The Alangayam police registered a case under Section 174 of the CrPc (unnatural death)..