A 62-year-old man in Lucknow narrowly escaped a fatal accident after his throat was slit by a banned kite string made of manja while riding a motorcycle on Sunday.
Recently, the state capital was hit by a series of manja injuries incidents, killing one and injuring 20 others in a span of one month.
The victim, Harishankar Yadav, sustained injuries to his neck but survived due to his helmet strap, which prevented the sharp string from cutting deeper.
Manja, coated with powdered glass, has been banned since 2017 due to its hazardous nature, but its sale and use continue openly in parts of the city, posing serious risks to both humans and birds.
