Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Ten Govindas Hospitalised After Thane Dahi Handi Accidents
Dahi Handi celebrations involve people forming tall human pyramids.
In Thane, some participants fell and were injured during the event.
Ten people were taken to two hospitals.
Most had small cuts, bruises, or back injuries.
A 65-year-old man had a serious head injury.
Another person had a severe fracture in his leg.
Doctors continued watching people with head, spine, and bone injuries.
Officials reminded organisers and participants to use safety equipment, especially for very tall pyramids.
Ten Govindas were hospitalised after accidents during Dahi Handi celebrations in Thane.
A 65-year-old participant, Nandkishor Shelar, suffered head trauma and remains under neurological observation.
Four injured participants were treated at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa.
Six people were admitted to Thane Civil Hospital, including Omkar Shinde with a severe right-leg fracture.
Authorities reiterated the need for helmets, chest guards, and safety harnesses for pyramids above five tiers.
- Who
- Ten Dahi Handi participants, known as Govindas, were injured; named patients included Nandkishor Shelar, Jatin Patil, Jatin Keshari, Nikhil Yadav, and Omkar Shinde.
- What
- The participants were hospitalised after accidents during human pyramid formations.
- When
- Friday, September 5, 2026.
- Where
- Thane, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa and the Civil Hospital in Thane.
- Why
- They were injured in falls and other accidents during the human pyramid manoeuvres.
- Total hospitalised
- 10 Govindas
- Hospitals
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa and Civil Hospital in Thane
- Most serious head injury
- Nandkishor Shelar, 65, was admitted with head trauma.
- Spinal injuries
- Jatin Patil sustained neck and lumbar spine injuries; Jatin Keshari suffered lower-back injuries.
- Severe fracture
- Omkar Shinde, 25, suffered a severe fracture in his right leg.
- Expected discharges
- Four participants with minor injuries were expected to be discharged shortly.
- Recommended safety equipment
- Helmets, chest guards, and safety harnesses were advised for formations above five tiers.