Mumbai Dahi Handi: 22 Govindas injured by noon, no serious cases

Twenty-two Govindas were reported injured by noon on Saturday as Dahi Handi teams formed human pyramids across Mumbai. No serious injuries had been recorded, according to preliminary figures from government and BMC hospitals.

Most participants brought in for treatment were discharged. One Govinda injured in the western suburbs remained under care at a government hospital, while another participant injured in the eastern suburbs was treated and discharged.

Dahi Handi teams form pyramids to reach and break earthen pots during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations. As events continued through the day, HELP Foundation urged organisers and teams to make safety belts compulsory for climbers on the upper tiers and to keep medical and emergency arrangements ready at venues.

BMC had said it was keeping more than 100 hospital beds on standby for the day’s events. The foundation said its ambulance and relief team would be available for emergency calls during the celebrations.