Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Teen Dies After Kite String Slits Throat in Indore
A 16-year-old boy named Gulshan was riding a motorcycle with his friends in Indore, India.
A sharp kite string, called 'manjha,' cut his throat.
He was taken to the hospital, but he died because he lost too much blood.
The 'manjha' is made of nylon and is very strong and sharp.
It is banned in India because it is dangerous, but people still use it.
The police are investigating what happened.
Gulshan's family thinks the 'manjha' was made in China.
His friends got small cuts on their fingers when they tried to help him.
A 16-year-old boy named Gulshan died in Indore after a kite string slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle.
The 'manjha' (kite string) is made of nylon and is banned in India due to its danger to animals and people.
Gulshan was returning home with friends from the Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary when the incident occurred.
His family alleged that the 'manjha' was Chinese-made, and the police are investigating the incident.
Eyewitnesses reported that the 'manjha' was so strong and sharp that it caused injuries to Gulshan's friends who tried to help him.
- Who
- Gulshan, a 16-year-old boy
- What
- Death caused by a kite string slitting his throat
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The nylon 'manjha' (kite string) was strong and sharp, leading to a fatal injury
- Victim's Name
- Gulshan (16 years old)
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Sunday
- Cause of Death
- Excessive bleeding from a throat injury
- Material Involved
- Nylon 'manjha' (kite string)
- Ban Status
- Nylon 'manjha' banned in 2024
- Recommended Alternative
- Plain cotton thread