Mumbai : The recent data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated that 25 injured Govindas are still recuperating in various civic-run hospitals. The report further informed that the condition of all the Govindas is stable and might soon get discharge from their respective hospitals.
The civic body officials stated that this year’s figures are far less as compared to previous past two years owing to strict rules and safety gears provided to the Govindas.
Nearly 129 Govindas were injured and a death of a 29-year-old man was reported during Dahi Handi celebrations on Sunday, of which, 58 Govindas were admitted to KEM Hospital, of which six needed admissions. Further, five were treated at orthopedic department and one had to undergo surgery. However, only seven Govindas are still recuperating in KEM hospital and are said to be stable while others all have got discharge.
The remaining 18 Govindas from Sion Hospital are also reported to be showing improvement and their condition is said to be better than yesterday. According to civic reports, 202 Govindas were injured and one death was reported in 2014, whereas 325 Govindas were injured and two deaths were reported in 2013.
