Belagavi police warn against use of ‘manja’ after 19-year-old dies in kite-string accident
Belagavi police have issued a stern warning against the use of dangerous 'manja' kite strings following the death of a 19-year-old in a kite-string accident. Authorities are planning strict inspections to enforce the existing ban on the sale and use of these strings during the festival season.
Why it matters
It addresses public safety concerns regarding hazardous festive practices and the enforcement of local bans.
The Belagavi police have appealed to the public to refrain from using dangerous kite strings, including ‘manja’, during the Dasara festivities following the death of a 19-year-old youth whose neck was slit by a kite string while he was riding a motorcycle in the city on October 1.
Superintendent of Police K. Ramrajan said the incident was a reminder of the risks posed by manja, particularly during the festival season when kite-flying activities increase.
The deceased, identified as Dhruva Santosh Karjagi, was riding his motorcycle from the city centre towards his home in Mahantesh Nagar when the kite string became entangled around his neck while he was crossing the National Highway bridge in the Gandhi Nagar area.
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