Tragic Incident: 5-Year-Old Boy Dies from Banned Kite String in Delhi
5-Year-Old Killed In Delhi After 'Chinese Manjha' Slits His Throat
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A five-year-old boy died in northeast Delhi's Usmanpur area after a banned 'Chinese manjha' kite string slit his throat while he was riding on a motorcycle with his family. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries, prompting an investigation into the source of the dangerous string.
- 01A five-year-old boy was killed by a banned kite string in Delhi.
- 02The incident occurred in Usmanpur while the family was on a motorcycle.
- 03The child suffered a severe neck injury from the glass-coated string.
- 04Chinese manjha is banned in Delhi due to its danger to humans and wildlife.
- 05Authorities are investigating the sale and use of this hazardous material.
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A tragic incident occurred in Usmanpur, a locality in northeast Delhi, where a five-year-old boy lost his life after a piece of banned 'Chinese manjha' kite string cut his throat. The incident happened on Sunday while the boy was riding on a motorcycle with his family near Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital. The sharp, glass-coated string became entangled around his neck, resulting in a deep gash. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the source of the Chinese manjha and to identify those responsible for its illegal sale and use. The use, sale, and storage of this synthetic string, which poses significant risks to human life and wildlife, is prohibited in Delhi, yet incidents involving it continue to be reported across the city.
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This incident highlights the ongoing dangers posed by illegal kite strings in urban areas, raising concerns for the safety of children and pedestrians.
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