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Mumbai Police Book Parel Govinda Organisers Over Minor's Pyramid Climb
Police in Mumbai filed a case against two organisers of a Govinda group.
The case concerns a 12-year-old boy who climbed to the top of a human pyramid.
The pyramid had six levels.
It was formed during a Ganesh procession in Parel on August 23.
Police said the boy was not wearing a helmet or other safety equipment.
Officers stopped the activity and brought him down.
The organisers were detained for questioning.
Police said their investigation is still continuing.
Bhoiwada police registered an FIR against two SPC Govinda Mandal organisers in Parel.
A 12-year-old boy allegedly climbed the sixth tier of a six-level human pyramid.
The pyramid was formed during the Parelcha Samrat Ganesh procession on August 23.
Police said the boy lacked protective headgear and other safety equipment.
The case invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Juvenile Justice Act and Maharashtra Police Act.
- Who
- Bhoiwada police, SPC Govinda Mandal president Mahesh Maruti Kalbate, instructor Sachin Dattatray Surve and a 12-year-old boy.
- What
- Police registered an FIR against the two organisers for allegedly allowing a minor to climb the sixth tier of a human pyramid and violating safety directives.
- Where
- Near Lakshmi Cottage building on Dr B. A. Road, Parel, Mumbai.
- When
- August 23; the pyramid was reportedly formed between about 6:30 pm and 7 pm.
- Why
- Police allege the organisers acted negligently despite knowing the participant was a minor and failed to follow safety rules and police directives.
Key facts
- Police station
- Bhoiwada police station
- Accused
- Mahesh Maruti Kalbate and Sachin Dattatray Surve
- Organisation
- SPC Govinda Mandal, Parel
- Participant's age
- 12 years
- Pyramid height
- Six tiers
- Procession
- Parelcha Samrat Ganesh idol procession
- Legal provisions
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Maharashtra Police Act
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is underway
Sources
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