The Shivaji Park police have booked Prakash Patankar, a former Shiv Sena corporator, for violation of safety norms laid down by the Supreme Court. Not only did the police find Govindas aged below 14 climbing on the pyramid, but no safety gear was provided to the participants either.

The SC has laid down security norms for Dahi Handi, and entrusted the responsibility of ensuring they are complied with to the event organiser. On September 3, Patankar had arranged a Dahi Handi event opposite Nakshatra Mall in Dadar West. "The event started at 11 am, and as per procedure, we had told all organisers to follow the norms. Also, written instructions were given," said an officer.