Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Dahi Handi Tragedy: One Death, Several Injuries Reported in Mumbai
During Mumbai's Dahi Handi festival, where people build human pyramids, a participant tragically died after falling.
Another 30 people were injured.
The man fell while preparing for the event.
Maharashtra's Deputy CM also attended a Dahi Handi event in Thane.
The injured were taken to hospitals, with some needing more care while others were able to go home.
A 32-year-old Dahi Handi participant died in Mankhurd, Mumbai, after falling while preparing for the event.
Thirty others were injured across Mumbai during the Dahi Handi celebrations.
The deceased, Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari, fell while tying the Dahi Handi rope.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde attended the Anand Dighe Dahi Handi event in Thane.
Hospitals reported a total of 30 injuries; 15 people were hospitalized, and 15 were discharged.
- Who
- Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari and other participants.
- What
- A Dahi Handi participant died, and 30 others were injured during the celebrations.
- When
- During the Dahi Handi celebrations on Saturday.
- Where
- Mumbai and Thane, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The incidents occurred during the Dahi Handi celebrations due to accidents and falls.
- Deceased
- Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari
- Location of Death
- Mankhurd, Mumbai
- Injured
- 30
- Event
- Dahi Handi
- Attended
- Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
Sources
Navi Mumbai's NewEra Hospital Launches 24×7 Emergency Helpline, Reserves 10 Beds For Dahi Handi Emergencies
Govinda dies, 30 hurt in Mumbai Dahi Handi celebrations
Mumbai: 32-Year-Old Dahi Handi Participant Dies In Mankhurd, 30 Injured Citywide
