Mumbai Dahi Handi Tragedy: 7-Year-Old Dies During Preparations In Malvani; Over 200 Govindas Injured
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: A seven-year-old boy died in a tragic accident during preparations for a local Dahi Handi celebration in Malvani on Saturday, even as light rainfall failed to dampen the festive spirit across Mumbai. The incident was among the most serious casualties reported on a day when more than 200 Govindas sustained injuries while forming human pyramids to break Dahi Handis across…
Mumbai, September 5, 2026: A seven-year-old boy named Rudra Kadam lost his life during preparations for a Dahi Handi celebration in Malvani on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred at the Ekta Welfare Society premises in Chikuwadi, Malvani, where children were forming human pyramids to break Dahi Handis. The rope connecting the handi to a tree and a brick column unexpectedly collapsed, trapping Rudra beneath it.
He sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to Malvani General Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death. Over 200 Govindas, young men participating in the tradition, sustained injuries across the city. Hospitals reported a steady stream of injured participants, with KEM Hospital recording the highest number of cases.
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