Cuttack (14 January 2025): The tradition of kite flying during Makar Sankranti took a dangerous turn with the use of plastic Chinese manja strings, resulting in several injuries. In a recent incident, two people were injured on the Nua Bazar railway overbridge when they were entangled by Chinese manja. One person's neck and hands were severely cut, while the other suffered facial injuries. Both were immediately taken to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.
While one person was discharged after primary treatment, the other is still receiving medical attention. This incident follows another one in Trisulia, where a person was injured by a kite string just yesterday. The use of plastic Chinese manja, which is sharp and dangerous, continues to pose a significant risk, and authorities are urging people to avoid using such materials for kite flying.
