Kunal Patil, 26, who participated in the Dahi Handi celebrations on Tuesday, is now hospitalised at KEM hospital after suffering severe injuries to his lower back. He had been preparing for a fire brigade services exam scheduled for Wednesday for six months but could not take it due to his injuries. Patil was among 249 ‘Govindas’ who visited hospitals after sustaining injuries during the celebrations.

Thirty-two people, including Patil, are currently admitted to public and private hospitals. At KEM hospital, the injured participants are all in the same ward, with their beds arranged in a row. A total of 11 are at KEM, all with injuries that will keep them on bed rest for the coming weeks.