Dahi Handi Celebrations In Mumbai Turn Tragic, 2 Dead, Several Injuries

During the dahi handi festivities in Mumbai, two individuals lost their lives, and 95 others were injured. The event, part of the 'Janmashtami’ celebrations, involves participants forming human pyramids to break a pot of curd suspended at a height. Tragically, Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari fell while attempting to secure a rope and was declared dead at Shatabdi Hospital.

In Andheri, another incident occurred when Rohan Mohan Valvi, aged 14, collapsed during the celebrations. He had a history of jaundice and was initially taken to a private hospital before being transferred to Rajawadi Hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead around 9 p.m. The local police are investigating this incident further.

Injuries Across Mumbai

By 3 p.m., civic data indicated that 30 participants were injured: 18 in the city, six in the eastern suburbs, and six in the western suburbs. Among these, 15 remained hospitalised while the rest were discharged after receiving treatment. By evening, the number of injuries had risen significantly.

By 6 p.m., injuries had increased to 75 across Mumbai. Of these, 48 were treated in civic and government hospitals in south Mumbai. Here, 27 people continued to receive medical care while 21 were discharged. The numbers continued to rise as the day progressed.

Critical Cases and Hospitalisation

By nightfall at 9 p.m., reports showed that injuries had reached a total of 95 across the city. In south Mumbai hospitals alone, there were still 11 individuals under treatment with another 19 having been discharged. Among those critically injured was Shreyas Chalke at GT Hospital.

The eastern suburbs reported 31 injuries; five individuals remained hospitalised while others were released after treatment. In the western suburbs, Aryan Yadav (9) was critically injured at BDBA Hospital in Kandivali among a total of 34 injuries reported there.

BMC's Statement on Festivities

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed that apart from these two fatalities and numerous injuries during 'dahi handi’ celebrations, no other major incidents occurred throughout the day’s events.