Dahi Handi 2026: Thane civic body says 38 govindas injured; 65-year-old suffers head injury

05 September,2026 10:08 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  mid-day online correspondent

The Thane civic body said 38 govindas were treated at two government hospitals for injuries sustained during celebrations till 9 pm. A 65-year-old govinda suffered a head injury, while another participant sustained a right leg fracture

A Dahi Handi event at Tembhi Naka in Thane. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT


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As many as 38 govindas were taken to two government hospitals in Thane for treatment after sustaining injuries during Dahi Handi celebrations till 9 pm on Saturday, according to information from the Thane Municipal Corporation.

Of the 38 injured, 22 were treated at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, while 16 were taken to the District Government Hospital.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital

The hospital treated 22 injured govindas. Their details are:

District Government Hospital

A total of 16 injured govindas were treated at the District Government Hospital:

The figures cover injured govindas who reported to the two hospitals for treatment till 9 pm on Saturday.

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