US EditionTwo Dead, 95 Injured During ‘Dahi Handi’ Celebrations in Mumbai
Two participants died and 95 were injured during traditional human pyramid formations in Mumbai's Dahi Handi festival, with 19 still hospitalized, officials said.
- During the Janmashtami festivities, across Mumbai, two people died, including a teenager, and 95 were injured on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025.
- Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai amid heavy rains saw participants form tall pyramids to break pots during Janmashtami, resulting in two deaths and 95 injuries.
- Hospitals indicated injuries were distributed as 30 in the island city, 31 in the eastern suburbs, and 34 in the western suburbs, with 76 discharged and 19 hospitalized.
- Civic and government hospitals recorded 210 injuries until 12.30 a.m., with 68 under treatment and 142 discharged, according to officials.
- Despite repeated instructions, Yasin Tadvi warned that organisers received clear directions against allowing children under 14 to participate, calling it 'extremely risky'.
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2 die, 95 hurt in dahi handi events - The Tribune
Dahi handi was celebrated with much fervour across the Mumbai metropolitan region on Saturday amid heavy rains as troupes of “govindas” competed to break curd-filled pots hung high above the ground. Meanwhile, political parties tried to use the festival to woo the youth ahead of civic poll.
·Chandigarh, India
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