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Dahi Handi Festivities Marred by Accidents, One Woman Dead
Following Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra, several accidents were reported. In Pune's Old Sangvi area, a 45-year-old woman, Salma Salauddin Pathan, died when a temporary iron structure collapsed while being dismantled after the event. The incident occurred late Friday night when a heavy part of the structure fell on her head. In Mumbai, 22 participants, known as 'Govindas', were injured during the Dahi Handi festivities. Despite the fatality in Pune, the victim's family reportedly refused to file a case.
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- Centre (1): Amar Ujala
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Zee News (Hindi)