NEW DELHI, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- At least seven people, mostly spectators, were killed and over 400 others injured by bulls at the bullfighting sports events in southern India, multiple local media reported Friday.

The deaths and injuries were reported on Thursday during the events held in various parts of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

The reports said two bulls also died in separate incidents. A bull died during an event in Pudukkottai, while a bull owner and his bull died at Siravayal village in Sivaganga district during a bull chasing event.

Officials said most of the deaths and injuries took place outside the arenas, where bull owners usually collect their bulls after the run in the presence of huge crowds. Enditem

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