Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (SP)

Sullia, Jun 7: In a tragic incident which occurred at Bellare on Monday June 6, manager of Lord Mahalingeshwara temple at Ajapila Bellare was killed after the temple bull pierced him with its horns.

Temple manager, Narayan (40), died in the incident. It is gathered that a bull was living in the vicinity of the temple, and it was being looked after by temple staff. The huge and tall bull received food normally from the hands of Narayan.

On Monday, Narayan had approached the bull which was tethered a little distance away from the temple to release it and bring it near the temple during the puja. It suddenly inserted its horns into his body, it is said. Although others tried hard to restrain it by pulling at the rope, the bull was too strong to be controlled, it is learnt.

Narayan was killed on the spot. The body was taken to the government hospital here for postmortem, after which it was handed over to his family members.

The deceased was a native of Kalanjeri, Pailar. He was residing at Bellare, and was working as temple manager since 15 years.