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Dahi Handi 2026: Pune woman crushed to death as temporary iron structure collapses; 32 govindas injured in Mumbai
Updated On: 05 September, 2026 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The woman, a resident of Old Sangavi in Pimpri Chinchwad, died after a temporary iron structure constructed for a Dahi Handi event collapsed on her while it was being dismantled on Friday night. Workers were dismantling the structure after the event had concluded when a heavy portion fell on her
The woman sustained a serious head injury and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Representational pic
A 45-year-old woman was crushed to death under an iron structure in Pune, while 32 govindas sustained injuries during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai, officials said on Saturday.
Salma Salauddin Pathan, a resident of Old Sangavi in Pimpri Chinchwad, died after a temporary iron structure constructed for a Dahi Handi event collapsed on her while it was being dismantled on Friday night, police told news agency PTI.
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