05 September,2026 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Of the 32 injured, four are currently undergoing treatment, while 28 have been discharged. Representational/ File Pic
A total of 32 govindas were reported injured during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations in Mumbai on Saturday, according to information received from various government and BMC-run hospitals till 3 pm.
Of the 32 injured, four are currently undergoing treatment, while 28 have been discharged.
In the city hospitals, 29 injured govindas were reported, of whom four are still under treatment, and 25 have been discharged. Two injured govindas were reported from the eastern suburbs, both of whom have been discharged. One injured govinda was reported from the western suburbs and has also been discharged.
No untoward incident was reported in connection with the celebrations till 3 pm.
Meanwhile, ten govinda participants have been admitted to two government hospitals for treatment after sustaining injuries during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations, according to an update issued by the Thane Regional Disaster Management Cell on Saturday afternoon.
Four govindas have been admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital for treatment.
Jatin Patil, 30, sustained injuries to his waist and neck, while Jatin Kesari, 31, suffered a waist injury. Nandkishor Shelar, 65, sustained a head injury, while Nikhil Yadav, 35, suffered a minor injury to his left hand.
Six other govinda participants have been admitted to the District Government Hospital.
Harsh Sharma, 21, and Ayush Gupta, 19, sustained minor back injuries, while Girish Chipkar, 23, suffered minor injuries.
Omkar Shinde, 25, sustained a fracture to his right leg. Aman Yadav, 21, suffered a minor injury to his right hand, while Amey Naik, 23, also sustained a minor injury to his right hand.
The update was issued by the Thane Regional Disaster Management Cell on Saturday afternoon as authorities continued to monitor injuries reported during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations.
As the city is set to see the Dahi Handi celebrations on Saturday, the BMC directed all its healthcare facilities across Mumbai to be on standby.
According to a BMC spokesperson, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Verma Lavangare has directed all municipal healthcare facilities, including major and peripheral hospitals, to keep reserved beds for Govindas and also provide free treatment to them. The arrangements come as part of the annual preparations for the extensively celebrated festival.
