A 22-year-old student died of electrocution at a playground at Vasant Nagari, Vasai East, where a Holi sammelan mela was held recently. A large giant wheel and other amusement rides were arranged for the gathering. Following the youth’s death, the crowd that had gathered for the event vandalised the setup.

Locals accused a municipal commissioner of granting permission to third parties to carry out commercial activities at the playground throughout the year despite opposition from them.