Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Dahi Handi: Traffic Fines Issued, Injuries Reported in Mumbai
During the Dahi Handi festival, where people make human pyramids, the Mumbai police fined over 10,000 vehicles for breaking traffic rules, collecting over a crore rupees.
Many participants (Govindas) got hurt, with 318 injuries reported this year, more than last year.
Heavy rain and crowds contributed to the accidents.
Sadly, two Govindas are in serious condition in the hospital.
The police are reminding everyone to follow traffic rules like wearing helmets to stay safe during the celebrations.
Mumbai Traffic Police issued 10,051 challans totaling ₹1.13 crore during Dahi Handi celebrations.
Violations included not wearing helmets, wrong-side driving, and triple-riding.
A total of 318 participants (Govindas) were injured in Mumbai during Dahi Handi.
Two Govindas are in critical condition, and 24 are hospitalized.
Heavy rainfall, rush, and celebrity presence are cited as contributing factors for the injuries.
- Who
- Mumbai Traffic Police and Dahi Handi participants (Govindas).
- What
- Mumbai Traffic Police fined over 10,000 vehicles; 318 injuries were reported during Dahi Handi celebrations.
- When
- During the Dahi Handi celebrations.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To celebrate Dahi Handi.
Traffic Safety Advocates
Festival Celebrators
Traffic Enforcement
Traffic Safety Advocates
Emphasize the need for strict traffic enforcement to prevent accidents.
Festival Celebrators
Those involved in the celebrations may not consider traffic violations to be a primary concern.
- Event
- Dahi Handi
- Location
- Mumbai
- Vehicles Fined
- 10,051
- Total Fines
- ₹1.13 crore
- Injured Govindas
- 318
- Critical Govindas
- 2
Sources
Mumbai Traffic Police Issue Over 10,000 E-Challans During Dahi Handi
2 dead, more than 300 injured in Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai, Thane
Dahi Handi: Rs 1 cr fines imposed on 10,000 vehicles in Mumbai
More than 300 hurt during Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai
Mumbai’s Dahi Handi Frenzy: Rs 1.13 Cr in Traffic Fines, 2 Dead, 300 Injured
Wrong side driving, triple-seat, no helmet: 10,000 vehicles challaned in Mumbai for flouting norms on Dahi Handi
Mumbai Dahi Handi 2025: 318 Govindas Injured, Two Critical; Heavy Rain, Rush Blamed