Dahi Handi Tragedies: 7-Year-Old Dies in Mumbai, Woman Killed in Pune; 118 Injured Across City
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A 7-year-old boy died in Mumbai's Malad West after a brick column collapsed during Dahi Handi celebrations; a 45-year-old woman died in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad after an iron frame fell on her.
Mumbai/Pune, Sep 5: Two separate tragedies cast a shadow over Saturday’s Dahi Handi celebrations, with a seven-year-old boy in Mumbai and a 45-year-old woman in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad losing their lives.
In Mumbai’s Malad West, the seven-year-old died after a brick structure collapsed amid the festivities at Ekta Welfare Society in Chikuwadi, Malvani.
According to reports, the event organisers had tied the safety and support ropes for the Dahi Handi to a nearby tree and a ground-floor brick column of a building under construction.
Under the tension during the attempts to break the Handi, the brick column suddenly gave way. The collapsing structure hit young Rudra Kadam (7), inflicting severe head injuries. He was immediately rushed to the Malvani General Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead.
In Mumbai’s Malad West, the seven-year-old died after a brick structure collapsed amid the festivities at Ekta Welfare Society in Chikuwadi, Malvani.
According to reports, the event organisers had tied the safety and support ropes for the Dahi Handi to a nearby tree and a ground-floor brick column of a building under construction.
Under the tension during the attempts to break the Handi, the brick column suddenly gave way. The collapsing structure hit young Rudra Kadam (7), inflicting severe head injuries. He was immediately rushed to the Malvani General Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead.
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Local police and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ward officials arrived at the spot shortly after receiving the news to investigate.
In a separate incident in Old Sangvi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, a 45-year-old woman, identified as Salma Salauddin Pathan, died after an iron frame set up for the celebrations collapsed onto her.
The accident took place late at Saturday night following the conclusion of the event organised by the Vighnaharta Mandal. As workers were dismantling the iron arch and sound setup, a heavy metal section collapsed, striking Salma on the head. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival.
Salma had attended the event with her husband, Salauddin, to support their son, Rahim Pathan, who is a volunteer for the Vighnaharta Mandal.
Demonstrating extraordinary restraint, the grieving family declined to lodge a formal complaint against the organisers, saying that the youth involved were like family and they did not wish to jeopardise their futures. Despite the family's refusal to file a complaint, Senior Police Inspector Jitendra Koli of the Sangvi Police Station confirmed that a case of accidental death has been officially registered.
At least 118 Govindas sustained injuries across Mumbai during the Dahi Handi festivities on Saturday, according to official data released by state and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) health authorities as of 6:30 p.m. Out of those injured while forming multi-layered human pyramids, 80 individuals are actively undergoing treatment at civic and government facilities, while 33 have been discharged following primary care. Five participants remain formally admitted due to severity of injuries.
In a separate incident in Old Sangvi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, a 45-year-old woman, identified as Salma Salauddin Pathan, died after an iron frame set up for the celebrations collapsed onto her.
The accident took place late at Saturday night following the conclusion of the event organised by the Vighnaharta Mandal. As workers were dismantling the iron arch and sound setup, a heavy metal section collapsed, striking Salma on the head. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival.
Salma had attended the event with her husband, Salauddin, to support their son, Rahim Pathan, who is a volunteer for the Vighnaharta Mandal.
Demonstrating extraordinary restraint, the grieving family declined to lodge a formal complaint against the organisers, saying that the youth involved were like family and they did not wish to jeopardise their futures. Despite the family's refusal to file a complaint, Senior Police Inspector Jitendra Koli of the Sangvi Police Station confirmed that a case of accidental death has been officially registered.
At least 118 Govindas sustained injuries across Mumbai during the Dahi Handi festivities on Saturday, according to official data released by state and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) health authorities as of 6:30 p.m. Out of those injured while forming multi-layered human pyramids, 80 individuals are actively undergoing treatment at civic and government facilities, while 33 have been discharged following primary care. Five participants remain formally admitted due to severity of injuries.
Civic hospitals across the city, Eastern suburbs, and Western suburbs logged continuous admissions throughout the day.
In City Hospitals (CT): 83 injured were brought in of which 67 under treatment, 15 discharged and one admitted; in Eastern Suburbs (ES): 21 injured, seven under treatment, 10 discharged and four admitted; in Western Suburbs (WS): 14 injured, six under treatment, eight discharged.
Civic authorities confirmed that all major government hospitals—including KEM, Nair, Sion, and suburban facilities—remained on high alert with reserved beds and trauma teams deployed throughout the day.
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While the majority of cases involved minor fractures, lacerations, and contusions resulting from falls, ongoing medical monitoring continues for patients admitted under observation.
Speaking on Friday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged party functionaries and event organisers to prioritise safety during the celebrations, stressing the need to follow prescribed protocols, steer clear of controversial arrangements and provide prompt assistance and medical care to anyone injured.
In Thane, at least 10 Govindas sustained injuries and were hospitalised, with four admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital and six to the District Government Hospital. The injuries included fractures as well as trauma to the back, neck and head.
(IANS)
In City Hospitals (CT): 83 injured were brought in of which 67 under treatment, 15 discharged and one admitted; in Eastern Suburbs (ES): 21 injured, seven under treatment, 10 discharged and four admitted; in Western Suburbs (WS): 14 injured, six under treatment, eight discharged.
Civic authorities confirmed that all major government hospitals—including KEM, Nair, Sion, and suburban facilities—remained on high alert with reserved beds and trauma teams deployed throughout the day.
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While the majority of cases involved minor fractures, lacerations, and contusions resulting from falls, ongoing medical monitoring continues for patients admitted under observation.
Speaking on Friday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged party functionaries and event organisers to prioritise safety during the celebrations, stressing the need to follow prescribed protocols, steer clear of controversial arrangements and provide prompt assistance and medical care to anyone injured.
In Thane, at least 10 Govindas sustained injuries and were hospitalised, with four admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital and six to the District Government Hospital. The injuries included fractures as well as trauma to the back, neck and head.
(IANS)
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