Mundgod: A tragic incident occurred in Chigalli village of Mundgod Taluk on Saturday when a young man watching a bull-scaring competition was fatally injured after being gored by a bull.

The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Parmesh Siddappa Harijan.

The bull-scaring event was organized in Chigalli village as part of the Deepavali celebrations, with hundreds of bulls participating from surrounding areas. While the young man was watching the event, a bull suddenly attacked him, delivering a severe blow to his chest.

The injured man was rushed to the government hospital in Mundgod, but he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries during treatment.