Deadly Chinese manja strikes again, two critically injured in Cuttack

The hazardous Chinese manja thread used for flying kites claimed two more victims on Wednesday after an accident was reported from the Bayalis Mouza area of Cuttack.

According to sources, a young man was riding a motorcycle with his aunt as a pillion rider when a sharp manja string suddenly came in contact with the rider’s neck. The string caused a minor cut injury to his neck, while the woman also sustained injuries in the accident.

Rise In Accidents In Future

Both the injured were rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment. They have been identified as Debikalyan Acharya and Ashalata Acharya.

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The incident has once again raised concerns over the use of Chinese manja, which is banned in many places due to its life-threatening nature. Locals have urged the authorities to take strict action to prevent such incidents and ensure public safety.

“Two of my neighbours have been injured. He was on his way to the office when the manjha came from nowhere and stuck in their throat, leading to serious injuries.  His aunt was sitting pillion and also suffered injuries. All this happened due to negligence by the police and administration, as there is no checking or warning, leading to the open sale of manjhas and kites. This will only lead to more such mishaps in the future. He now has four stitches on his throat. Similar is the condition of his aunt,” alleged the victim’s neighbour.