Navi Mumbai Dahi Handi 2026 Tragedy: 34-Year-Old Govinda Dies After Human Pyramid Collapses In Ghansoli
Navi Mumbai, September 5, 2026: Rabale police have registered an accidental death report after a 34-year-old Govinda died following the collapse of a human pyramid during a Dahi Handi celebration in Ghansoli on Saturday evening. The deceased has been identified as Swapnil Sadanand Navar, a resident of Koliwada in Ghansoli village. Human Pyramid Collapses During Event According to police, the…
Navi Mumbai witnessed a tragic incident on September 5, 2026, when a 34-year-old man named Swapnil Sadanand Navar lost his life during a Dahi Handi celebration in Ghansoli. The unfortunate event unfolded around 8:30 pm when a human pyramid, integral to the festivities, tragically collapsed. Navar, a resident of Koliwada in Ghansoli village, was part of a Govinda team participating in the construction of the human pyramid.
Tragically, he sustained fatal injuries and was quickly transported to the hospital, but medics were unable to save his life.
The Rabale police promptly registered an accidental death report and initiated a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Police Inspector Balakrishna Sawant informed local media that the probe is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the human pyramid collapse. The tragic event has prompted further scrutiny into safety protocols and practices during such community celebrations.
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