47 injured in jallikattu

Fortyseven persons, including 23 bull tamers, were injured during the jallikattu conducted at Thirukanurpatti near here, police said today.
District Collector A.Annadurai had flagged-off the jallikattu yesterday.
While 18 injured were admitted to Thanjavur medical college hospital, the rest were discharged after first-aid.
A total of 276 bulls were used at the event.