Mumbai: For hundreds of Govindas in the city, Dahi Handi came: The wider industry impact

Mumbai: For hundreds of Govindas in the city, Dahi Handi came with injuries, with at least 168 rushed to various city hospitals by 6:30pm. Among those hurt, some suffered fractures but no critical injuries were reported.

At KEM Hospital’s emergency ward, 33 men had been brought in since the morning, six of whom were admitted and 12 under treatment. Across town, Nair Hospital took in 17 injured Govindas of which 13 are under treatment. At Rajawadi Hospital, 20 injured arrived throughout the day; six are admitted, five have been discharged and five remain under care. Meanwhile, 14 patients were admitted to Hinduja’s trauma ward, and 16 were at Podar Hospital.

Doctors at the hospital said Gurav likely fractured his neck, and faces months of recovery time. Major hospitals divided their regular emergency rooms between routine patients and Dahi Handi players. Govindas had started crowding the casualty ward by the afternoon While the morning hours were mostly quiet. Most others had scraped knees, minor sprains, stitched foreheads, or general trauma, and were sent home. Meanwhile, seven injured were taken to Sion Hospital . Of these, two belonged to Gurukrupa Sangh Mandal and had sustained fractures.