JOWAI: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has banned bull fighting in the district in view of the “illegal money-making business” surrounding the traditional sport.
Bullfight has turned into the biggest illegal money-making event being organized by certain businessmen in Jaintia Hills and attracts hundreds from all walks of life.
The District Magistrate, West Jaintia Hills on Monday issued an order banning illegal bullfights and gambling (with dice) in West Jaintia Hills. According to the release, the District Magistrate has promulgated section 144 CrPC after various complaints received from the public.
Bullfights and gambling have become a big source of business in East and West Jaintia Hills districts, organized in various parts of the region regularly.
Certain areas in Mihmyntdu village, Hynniawmer (7th Miles) in Ialong, Shangpung are pockets in West Jaintia Hills where the illegal bullfights and gambling were being organized from time to time while Byndihati and Sokilo in East Jaintia Hills also witness the sport on a regular basis.
Earlier, bullfight, a traditional sport, was organized annually by villages and Raijs in different places including Shangpung and Raid Raliang. But today it has become the biggest money-making business which attracts hundreds of people including politicians.
Bullfights and dice gambling are organized openly without permission from the concerned authority.