Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Biker Escapes Fatality from Chinese Manjha
A man named Shahabuddin Ansari was riding his bike in Varanasi when a dangerous kite string called Chinese manjha got wrapped around his neck.
The string is very sharp and can cause serious injuries.
Luckily, Shahabuddin was wearing a helmet, which saved his life.
He only got a small cut on his shoulder and his helmet strap was damaged.
People watching the video he shared were relieved he was safe and also talked about how dangerous this kind of kite string is.
Even though it's banned in many places, people still use it during festivals like Makar Sankranti.
It's important to be careful and take precautions to avoid such accidents.
Biker Shahabuddin Ansari narrowly escaped a fatal accident in Varanasi due to Chinese manjha wrapping around his neck.
His helmet is credited with saving his life, though he sustained a minor cut on his right shoulder and damaged his helmet strap.
The incident was captured on video and shared by Ansari, sparking reactions from the public about the dangers of Chinese manjha.
Chinese manjha, a banned synthetic string coated with glass powder or metal, is particularly dangerous for motorcyclists due to its high tensile strength and razor-sharp coating.
Despite bans in many Indian states, the use of Chinese manjha peaks during festivals like Makar Sankranti.
- Who
- Shahabuddin Ansari, a biker in Varanasi
- What
- Narrowly escaped a fatal accident due to Chinese manjha
- When
- During a recent ride, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Varanasi, India
- Why
- Due to the dangerous and banned Chinese manjha wrapping around his neck
- Location
- Varanasi
- Incident
- Biker narrowly escapes fatal accident due to Chinese manjha
- Injuries
- Minor cut on right shoulder, damaged helmet strap
- Safety Gear
- Helmet credited for saving life
- Public Reaction
- Mixed reactions on social media, highlighting dangers of Chinese manjha