When 13-year old Vikas Valmiki and his best friend Hrithik Trishul (12) stepped out to play Holi a year ago, little did they know that it was the last time they would enjoy the festival. Over 200 people from the city were left with scarring memories of Holi, after colours used in chemical dye factories in Dharavi found their way into Holi colours.

Over 190 people landed in Sion hospital and another 12 were admitted to Rajawadi hospital, following symptoms of giddiness, burning sensation on skin and vomiting, after playing with the tainted colours.