Chinese Manjha Causes Multiple Injuries During Makar Sankranti Celebrations
Festive kite flying turned dangerous across Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday as banned Chinese manjha strings injured numerous people in Indore, Ujjain and Dewas districts. The sharp nylon threads caused serious wounds during Makar Sankranti celebrations, sending victims to hospitals with deep cuts requiring multiple stitches.
Indore Records Multiple Incidents Within Hours
Indore witnessed at least four separate manjha-related injuries on Wednesday. The first serious case occurred in the Bhanwarkuan area where a motorcycle rider suffered a deep throat cut. Hemraj Ravindra Chourasia, a petrol pump employee, was heading to his relative's house in Mangliya when the string slashed his neck near Teen Imli area.
Local residents immediately rushed Chourasia to a private hospital where doctors reported his condition as stable. Blood reportedly spilled onto the road during the incident that left the youth with a serious neck injury.
Within hours, another case emerged from Pardeshipura area. Mahesh Soni from Nanda Nagar sustained a neck injury while trying to protect himself from the sharp kite string. Medical professionals confirmed the injury occurred during his defensive attempt, and he received treatment at a private hospital.
Juni Indore reported a third incident involving Prem Bhandari, a milk distributor from Tillore. While crossing Juni Indore Bridge on his motorcycle, Bhandari encountered manjha suddenly appearing before him. His attempt to shield himself resulted in a serious neck wound requiring eight stitches.
A fourth case came from Ramanand Nagar where Madhav Vasuniya suffered facial injuries. The string sliced through his beard and face as he tried to dodge it while heading to buy a kite. Vasuniya initially received treatment at the district hospital before being referred to a private facility where doctors administered approximately ten stitches.
Ujjain Hospital Treats Over Half Dozen Victims
Ujjain's district hospital treated more than six injured persons throughout Wednesday. Victims began arriving from early morning with deep cuts caused by the sharp nylon threads. Duty doctor S N Bhilwar confirmed most patients received primary treatment before discharge, though some with serious wounds opted for private hospital care.
The first serious case involved a 28-year-old man from Ratlam identified as Antar, son of Mangilal Banjara. The motorcycle rider suffered a deep throat cut requiring eight stitches after encountering Chinese manjha. His companion brought him to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Later, a 45-year-old woman named Seema from Fazalpura arrived with severe injuries to both legs. Doctors reported deep cuts requiring more than a dozen stitches after the sharp kite string struck her. Medical staff confirmed her condition remained stable following treatment.
Apart from these serious cases, six additional people received treatment for manjha-related injuries at the district hospital. Most required only first aid before being discharged, highlighting the widespread nature of the problem during festive celebrations.
Dewas Reports Additional Injury
Dewas district recorded another incident where Pratham Singh Thakur suffered a nose cut. The Vishram Bagh resident was traveling from Bilawali to his Dewas home when he encountered Chinese thread near Krishi Mandi bridge. After receiving hospital treatment, Thakur also visited BNP police station to report the incident.
Police Issue Strict Warning
Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya emphasized the dangers of using banned kite strings. He stated clearly that people must strictly avoid flying kites with prohibited threads and implement proper safety measures during festivals. The police official warned that any violations would invite strict action from authorities.
These incidents collectively underscore the significant public safety concerns surrounding banned Chinese manjha during traditional kite flying festivals. The multiple injuries across three districts demonstrate how the sharp nylon strings transform festive celebrations into hazardous situations for both participants and bystanders.
