Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Man Dies After Kite String Cuts Neck on Delhi Flyover
A man in Delhi died after a kite string cut his neck while he was riding his bike.
The man tried to protect himself by wrapping a cloth around his neck, but the string still cut through.
Despite being illegal, the dangerous Chinese manjha strings, often coated with glass, are still being sold.
A 30-year-old man died after a kite string cut his neck on a flyover.
The incident occurred in Southeast Delhi on Saturday.
The man, Rajneesh, succumbed to his injuries hours after being taken to AIIMS.
He had attempted to protect himself with a cloth wrapped around his neck.
Sale of banned Chinese manjha continues in Delhi.
- Who
- Rajneesh, a 30-year-old man
- What
- A man died after a kite string cut his neck.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Southeast Delhi
- Why
- Cause of death was a kite string cut to the neck.
Dangers of Manjha
Illegal Manjha
Public Safety vs. Illegal Activity
Dangers of Manjha
Fatal Injuries from Manjha
Illegal Manjha
Ongoing Sale and Use
- Victim
- Rajneesh, 30 years old
- Location
- Southeast Delhi flyover
- Cause of Death
- Kite string injury
- Hospital
- AIIMS Trauma Centre
- Banned Item
- Chinese Manjha
Sources
Kite string slits neck of man on flyover near Tughlakabad in Delhi, condition critical
30-Year-Old Man Critically Injured By 'Chinese Manjha' Near Tughlakabad
Delhi Metro’s efforts significantly reduce OHE trippings due to kite flying on I-Day, Janmashtami
