Mumbai: Man dies after hit by water balloon during Holi

A 41-year-old man, who worked in a trade-sharing firm, died on Monday after a water balloon allegedly hit his head, Mid-day reported. The incident occurred in Vile Parle, Mumbai, around 10.30 pm when some revelers were throwing water-filled balloons at each other during Holi celebrations, per the report. The deceased, Dilip Dhavade, is survived by his wife and two children.

Shashikant Dhavade, the victim's brother, told Mid-day, "My brother had gone to purchase puran poli (Indian sweet) from a nearby restaurant where two groups were throwing water balloons at each other." "A balloon hit his head and he fell down. We rushed him to a hospital where he was declared dead," he added. The Vile Parle police have launched a probe into the matter.