Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Article / Mumbai Dahi Handi: Money can’t compensate for the loss of my son, says father of Govinda who died

Mumbai Dahi Handi: Money can’t compensate for the loss of my son, says father of Govinda who died

Father of youth, who died after falling off second-top tier of human pyramid, says govt declared Dahi Handi a sport, but failed to ensure safety of Govindas

Listen to this article :
Sandesh’s brother Yogesh (in green T-shirt) with Jitendra Janawale (in white kurta) who helped the family throughout the ordeal

Sandesh’s brother Yogesh (in green T-shirt) with Jitendra Janawale (in white kurta) who helped the family throughout the ordeal

Money cannot compensate for what I have lost. And if the government declared Dahi Handi a sport, it must have ensured adequate safety for Govindas during the celebrations,” said Prakash Dalvi, father of Sandesh Dalvi who succumbed to head injuries he sustained during the festival.

The 24-year-old Kurla resident participated in the Dahi Handi celebrations at Vile Parle on August 19.

How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

Read Next Story
Major highways connecting Mumbai marred by potholes, missing CCTVs, traffic violations

Trending Stories

Latest Photoscta-pos

Latest VideosView All

Latest Web StoriesView All

Mid-Day FastView All

Advertisement