<p>Mumbai: An 11-year-old member of a Govinda squad died on Monday after he fell during a practice session to form a human pyramid for the upcoming Dahi Handi festival in Dahisar area of Mumbai, triggering concerns over the safety of young participants.</p>.<p>Mahesh Jadhav suffered a head injury during practice on an open ground. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.</p>.<p>"Jadhav used to participate in the Dahi Handi festival every year. This incident is indicative of several Govinda troupes practising without proper safety measures, an official said.</p>.<p>He said not using helmets, safety belts, and harnesses potentially increases the possibility of such incidents in the festive season.</p>.<p>Dahisar Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR).</p>.<p>Dahi Handi celebrations are part of Janmashtami that marks the birth of Lord Krishna. The festival will be celebrated on August 16.</p>.<p>As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break ‘Dahi Handis’ (clay pots filled with curd) suspended mid-air. </p>
<p>Mumbai: An 11-year-old member of a Govinda squad died on Monday after he fell during a practice session to form a human pyramid for the upcoming Dahi Handi festival in Dahisar area of Mumbai, triggering concerns over the safety of young participants.</p>.<p>Mahesh Jadhav suffered a head injury during practice on an open ground. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.</p>.<p>"Jadhav used to participate in the Dahi Handi festival every year. This incident is indicative of several Govinda troupes practising without proper safety measures, an official said.</p>.<p>He said not using helmets, safety belts, and harnesses potentially increases the possibility of such incidents in the festive season.</p>.<p>Dahisar Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR).</p>.<p>Dahi Handi celebrations are part of Janmashtami that marks the birth of Lord Krishna. The festival will be celebrated on August 16.</p>.<p>As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break ‘Dahi Handis’ (clay pots filled with curd) suspended mid-air. </p>