Pune: Woman Dies After Dahi Handi Iron Structure Collapses In Old Sangvi; Son Refuses To File Complaint
Pune: A 45-year-old woman died after an iron structure erected for a Dahi Handi festival collapsed on her in Old Sangvi late on Friday night, police said. The deceased has been identified as Salma Salauddin Pathan. The incident took place after the Dahi Handi event organised by Vighnaharta Mandal had ended. The iron framework was being dismantled when a portion of the structure suddenly fell on…
A 45-year-old woman, Salma Salauddin Pathan, died after an iron structure used for a Dahi Handi festival collapsed on her in Old Sangvi, Pune. The incident occurred late on Friday night when the structure, which had been erected for the festival, began to fall as it was being dismantled. Pathan was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Her son, who is a mandal volunteer and member of the local organising committee, has refused to file a complaint against the organisers. Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and are investigating the incident to determine if any negligence was involved. This tragedy has raised concerns about safety during the setup and dismantling of temporary structures used for public festivals, such as Dahi Handi, which is a popular event during Janmashtami celebrations.
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