This Article is From Aug 14, 2012

Man killed in 'dahi handi' revelry, corporator booked

Nagpur: A local corporator, who had organised 'dahi handi' celebrations in Wathoda area in Nagpur, was booked today after a 32-year-old man was killed when members of a human pyramid fell on him, police said.

The incident took place on Sunday evening at an open ground near the Hanuman temple, where the handi was placed at a height of 20 feet, they said.

The deceased has been identified as Sachin Bagde, a resident of Bagde Mohalla in the locality. The mishap occured when he was watching the event and the troupe dismounted on him, crushing the victim under all the weight.

Soon, residents rushed him to the government medical college and hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

According to Nandanwan police, the event was organised by corporator Pravin Naral without proper permission and there was no medical arrangement at the venue.

Further investigations are on.

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