Teen among 2 dead in Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra, over 200 injured
'Dahi Handi' festival is celebrated on Janmasthami across Maharashtra to mark the bird of Lord Krishna. As part of it, young men and women, who are groups of 'govindas', form human pyramids to break the dahi handis (earthen pots filled with curd) suspended in the air with ropes.Injuries were reported in Thane as well, where at least nine 'govindas', including a five-year-old and a few 10-year-olds, were injured during the 'Dahi Handi' celebrations. A 13-year-old fractured her right hand, while a 10-year-old sustained a head injury. A five-year-old injured his left shoulder and all three are receiving treatment at the Kalwa hospital, PTI reported.Another 10-year-old boy was treated at a Thane district hospital for a left-hand injury.Yasin Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management Cell, Thane Municipal Corporation, said that event organisers were issued clear directions ahead of the festival against the participation of children under 14."Despite repeated instructions, children below 14 years were found participating in forming pyramids. This is extremely risky," he added.Meanwhile, a team of 'govindas' formed a 10-layer human pyramid at a Thane event organised by Purvesh Sarnaik, the son of Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. The minister claimed that it was a world record and announced a prize of Rs 25 lakh for the Konkan Nagar Raja Govinda team which achieved the feat.- Ends(With inputs from Vidya)
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