05 September,2026 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Govinda Pathaks gather at Jamboree Ground in Worli for a grand Dahi Handi celebration, forming multi-tiered human pyramids on Saturday. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI
As many as 118 govindas were injured during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations in Mumbai, with 80 still under treatment at various government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) hospitals, according to an update received till 6 pm on Saturday.
Of the 118 injured govindas, five were admitted to hospitals, while 33 had been discharged after receiving treatment, the BMC said.
The highest number of injured govindas was reported from KEM Hospital, where 29 were treated. Of them, 14 remained under treatment and 15 were discharged.
Nair Hospital reported 17 injured govindas, all of whom had been discharged. Sion Hospital reported seven injured govindas, with all seven discharged.
At Rajawadi Hospital, 13 injured govindas were brought in for treatment. Four were admitted and are under treatment, while five had been discharged.
Hinduja Hospital reported eight injured govindas, all of whom remained under treatment, while Potdar Hospital has 11 injured govindas undergoing treatment.
According to the BMC, 83 injured govindas were reported from hospitals in the city area, of whom 67 were under treatment and 15 had been discharged. Four were admitted.
In the eastern suburbs, 21 injured govindas were reported, with four admitted, seven under treatment and 10 discharged.
The western suburbs reported 14 injured govindas, of whom six remained under treatment and eight had been discharged.
As many as 12 govindas were admitted to two government hospitals in Thane after sustaining injuries during Dahi Handi celebrations on Saturday, according to civic authorities.
Four govindas were undergoing treatment at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital as of 5.30 pm, while eight were admitted to the District Government Hospital, the authorities said.
At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Jatin Patil 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.
At the District Government Hospital, Harsh Sharma, 21, and Ayush Gupte, 19, suffered minor back injuries. Girish Chipkar, 23, also sustained minor injuries.
Omkar Shinde, 25, suffered a fracture to his right leg, while Aman Yadav, 21, sustained a minor injury to his right hand.
Akash Ghadge, 30, and Anish Rokade, 26, sustained injuries to their right legs. Amey Naik, 23, suffered a minor injury to his right hand.
The injured govindas are residents of Thane and Mumbai, according to the civic authorities.
