Deceased Sandeep Kadam
On Sept 17, 2024, 37-year-old Sandeep Kadam collapsed during a Ganesh immersion procession in Jintur amid blaring DJ music. For Shubham, then 23, life has never been the same. “We lost a family member that night.
A year on, his family says the tragedy not only took a life but also left others battling lasting health problems. The procession had just crossed the local police station when the sound levels rose further, he said. Our friends rushed him to the hospital, but he died on the way,” Shubham said. I often become hyper over small things and need medication to keep my blood pressure under control,” he said. Others are still living with its impact,” said Shubham. “People should celebrate, but not at the cost of somebody’s life.”
He died before he could reach hospital. “Sandeep was dancing in the crowd when he suddenly clutched his chest. He complained of severe uneasiness and dizziness. “I had a promising job, but I had to quit. I feel limitations in my physical and mental abilities. As the debate over high-decibel DJ systems returns ahead of this year’s Ganesh festival, the Kadams say they do not need expert reports or policy arguments to understand the risks. For them, the discussion is deeply personal.