Overview
- Two drones used in a Wankhede Stadium light show lost control and fell onto Platform 3 at Churchgate station on Wednesday night, striking a commuter on the head.
- The injured man, identified as Hemant Mahotsavkar, received on‑site first aid and was taken to GT Hospital where he was treated and discharged the same night.
- Churchgate Government Railway Police took custody of both drones, began forensic checks of the devices and have summoned the event management firm that ran the display for questioning.
- Preliminary inquiries link the drones to a BotLab Dynamics show celebrating Jio Platforms’ IPO and point to a possible technical fault while investigators also probe operator procedures and safety clearances.
- The incident highlights risks of urban drone displays and could prompt closer scrutiny of permits, geofencing compliance, flight logs and operator training for future large events.