Jubiliation ahead of Jallikattu festival on pongal festival turned tragic for the entire Veppanapalli village as two persons including an eight year old girl killed when sun side of the roof of a house collapsed crushing many people sitting.
According to Veppanapalli police a preview of the bullfighting festival is being held in various villages in the district.
A large number of youths had gathered on the sun side of the roof of the house when the sun side of the house was damaged due to heavy load.
More than 20 people were injured in the incident, including Megha Sree, an 8-year-old girl and Muni Balan, a 68-year-old man, who were critically injured and died at the Krishnagiri Government Hospital.
The police have registered a case and are investigating.