Vimal alias Manikandan (17) died after reportedly receiving a chest injury at the event. About 200 bulls from neighbouring districts and towns such as Tiruchy, Kadambur and Thammampattu reportedly took part in the event, which had no permission from the district adminstration. Officials have, according to the report, initiated a probe in connection to the youth's death. Goodamalai is a village where Jallikattu has been traditionally held.