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Two dead, over 200 injured in Maharashtra Dahi Handi celebrations
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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Two people were killed and 212 injured as Dahi Handi festivities in Maharashtra turned deadly, authorities said.
Mumbai, Maharashtra – The traditional Dahi Handi celebrations turned tragic on Saturday when two participants lost their lives and 212 others sustained injuries, officials reported. The incidents occurred during the formation of human pyramids, a customary part of the festival where teams climb to break a pot hung high above the ground.
Emergency services rushed to the sites, providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Police and local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fatalities and to assess whether safety guidelines were breached.
State officials have urged organizers to adhere strictly to safety protocols, including limiting the height of pyramids and ensuring the presence of medical personnel. The tragedy has sparked a broader debate on the need for stricter regulation of crowd‑intensive festivals across the country.
The death toll and the high number of injuries underscore the risks associated with large‑scale public celebrations, prompting calls for more vigilant supervision in future events.
Emergency services rushed to the sites, providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Police and local authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fatalities and to assess whether safety guidelines were breached.
State officials have urged organizers to adhere strictly to safety protocols, including limiting the height of pyramids and ensuring the presence of medical personnel. The tragedy has sparked a broader debate on the need for stricter regulation of crowd‑intensive festivals across the country.
The death toll and the high number of injuries underscore the risks associated with large‑scale public celebrations, prompting calls for more vigilant supervision in future events.