Makar Sankranti Celebrations: 1 Dead, 3 Injured in Kite-Related Incidents in Nagpur

Nagpur, India: Despite Nagpur police strict ban and awareness. People used nylon manja during Makar Sankranti celebrations that turned fatal on Tuesday, as one youth lost his life and three others sustained serious injuries in incidents involving kite flying and the use of dangerous nylon manja.

Fatal Fall While Flying Kite
Sohel Khan Salim Khan, 22, fell to his death while flying a kite from the rooftop of a house in the Gittikhadan area. The roof lacked a proper boundary wall, and Khan failed to notice the edge while fell while flying his kite. He fell from the building and suffered severe injuries. Khan was rushed to Mayo Hospital but was announced by Doctors. The Gittikhadan Police have registered a case of accidental death.

Nylon Manja caused Severe Injuries
Three separate incidents involving nylon manja were reported across the city, underscoring its life-threatening dangers:

1. 1. Police Constable Injured on Wardha Road
   Woman Police Constable Shital Khedkar, stationed at Sitabuldi Police Station, was riding her two-wheeler to the Central Jail around 1:15 am. Despite wearing a helmet and covering her face with a dupatta, the sharp manja cut her nose, causing a deep injury that required two stitches.

2. 2. Serious Injury on Mankapur Fly-Bridge
   Around 10:30 am, Roshni Bagde, 35, a salesgirl from Koradi Road, suffered severe facial injuries when nylon manja sliced through her shawl while she was riding her two-wheeler to work. Her injury required surgery and 15 stitches, leaving her face disfigured. She was rushed to the hospital by her husband.

3. 3. Youth Injured Near Narendra Nagar
   Keshav Salame, 22, sustained injuries near Narendra Nagar when nylon manja got entangled in his motorcycle. Salame lost control of his vehicle and fell on the road while trying to avoid the string. Passers-by took him to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities Urged to Crack Down on Nylon Manja
The incidents have sparked concern over the continued sale and use of nylon manja, which is banned due to its hazardous nature. Despite the prohibition, its availability poses a significant threat to public safety.

The police have appealed to citizens to avoid using banned kite strings and urged stricter enforcement to prevent further tragedies.

(The sale and use of nylon manja are prohibited under the law. Violators can face penalties, including imprisonment.)

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