Tragedy Strikes at Karnataka's Hori Habba: Four Dead in Bull-Taming Ritual Incidents

During the Diwali festival in Karnataka, four individuals lost their lives during bull-taming rituals spread across various locations. The victims include two identified as Chandrashekhar Kodihalli and Ganisab. The traditional sport, known as Hori Habba, attracts large audiences and involves significant participant engagement. Investigations into the incidents are ongoing.

In a tragic series of events, four people were killed in separate incidents during bull-taming rituals associated with the Diwali festivities in Karnataka's Haveri district on Thursday. Authorities confirmed the casualties occurred in diverse locations, including Haveri taluk and Tilavalli.

Among those deceased were Chandrashekhar Kodihalli and Ganisab, both aged 70. Known locally as Hori Habba or Hatti Habba, the bull-taming tradition involves participants attempting to claim prizes from decorated bulls, a spectacle that garners huge crowds.

Popular in regions such as Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada, the event sparked tragic outcomes this year. Police have registered individual cases for each incident and are conducting further investigations to uncover more details.

(With inputs from agencies.)