Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Boy Dies in Mumbai Dahi Handi Practice, Raising Safety Concerns
A young boy died while practicing for the Dahi Handi festival after falling from a human pyramid.
During the festival, people create human pyramids to reach a pot of curd.
The boy was injured during practice and died from a head injury.
Police are investigating the death and have recorded the incident.
The festival, a part of Janmashtami, celebrates Lord Krishna's birth, involving communities building pyramids to reach and break the pot.
An 11-year-old boy died after falling during a Dahi Handi practice in Mumbai.
The incident occurred in the Dahisar area on Monday.
The victim, Mahesh Jadhav, sustained a head injury during practice.
The Dahi Handi festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna and involves forming human pyramids.
Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR).
- Who
- Mahesh Jadhav (deceased), Govinda squad members.
- What
- An 11-year-old boy died after falling during a Dahi Handi practice.
- When
- Monday, during practice.
- Where
- Dahisar area, Mumbai.
- Why
- The cause of death was a fall during practice, highlighting safety concerns.
- Incident
- Dahi Handi practice
- Location
- Dahisar, Mumbai
- Victim
- Mahesh Jadhav, 11
- Cause
- Fatal fall from pyramid
- Police Action
- Accidental Death Report
- Festival
- Janmashtami
Sources
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