(IN): Wild bulls on stage; district adminstartion on alert

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Wild bulls on stage; district adminstartion on alert

*From our Correspondent

MANGALDAI, Jan 13: The tradition of buffalo fights during the festive

season, which once enjoyed the royal patronage of Ahom kings, seems to wane

in the State as the younger generation are not all that interested in this

old practise. The bull fights which can be compared to the Spanish

traditions of bull fights is on the verge of extinction and now confined

only to Ahatguri in Nagaon district.

To bring back the glory days of this ancient tradition , a herd of bulls

made their appearance on a paddy field at Puria on National Highway 52. But

instead of the traditional fight taking place, the bulls were seen resting

in the paddy field throughout the day. It may be mentioned here that the

Supreme Court has recently passed an order banning bull fights in the

country. This sport which is very popular in certain villages of Tamil Nadu,

is being missed by the locals there and people have threatened to start in

agitation demanding the removal of the ban.

On receiving information about the bulls, the Deputy Commissioner of Darrang

deputed ND Patwari, executive magistrate to monitor the situation. A team of

the Forest Department from the Orang National Park led by a range officer

has also been deputed to ensure the safety and security of not only the

crowd gathered at the field but also to see that the bulls are not hurt in

any way.

According to the Forest Department team, the bulls are not dangerous but

said that these animals are highly erratic in their behaviour and can turn

violent especially when surrounded by people. Forest officials believe that

the bulls have come from the Orang or Pabitora.

 

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