Thane Dahi Handi 2026: 38 Govindas Injured, Admitted To Kalwa And District Government Hospitals
Thane, September 5, 2026: A total of 38 'Govindas'—participants in the traditional multi-tiered human pyramids formed during the Dahi Handi festival—were admitted for medical treatment across two major civic hospitals in Thane as of 9 pm on Saturday, September 5, 2026. According to official emergency updates released by the Thane Municipal Corporation's Disaster Management Cell, 22 injured…
Thane, September 5, 2026: Injuries sustained during the Dahi Handi festival resulted in 38 Govindas, traditional participants in the multi-tiered human pyramids, being admitted to two hospitals in Thane. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa treated 22 individuals, while District Government Hospital in Thane admitted the remaining 16.
Patients at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital suffered a variety of injuries, including spinal and head trauma, limb contusions, and severe head injuries. At District Government Hospital, most patients experienced localized orthopaedic injuries and minor contusions. Emergency response teams remained on high alert, with patients being monitored for soft-tissue injuries or outpatient care.
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