Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Banned Chinese Kite String Causes Severe Injuries in Madhya Pradesh
A young priest in Ujjain, India, got very hurt when a dangerous kite string cut his throat while he was riding his motorcycle.
The string, called Chinese manja, is very sharp and can cause serious injuries.
Doctors had to do a long surgery to fix his neck.
The government has banned this kind of string because it's so dangerous, but some people still use it.
They are asking everyone to use safe cotton thread instead and report anyone selling the banned string.
Another person was also hurt by the same kind of string recently, and the police are trying to catch the people selling it.
A young priest, Vinay Tiwari (21), suffered deep throat cuts from banned Chinese kite string (manja) while riding a motorcycle in Ujjain.
Doctors performed emergency surgery lasting over two hours, administering 10 stitches to close the severe wound.
The Ujjain district administration imposed a complete ban on the sale, storage, and use of Chinese manja ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival.
Police arrested the prime accused, Saif Ali, and are searching for another suspect involved in selling the banned string.
Authorities urged citizens to report any sale or use of the prohibited string and emphasized using only cotton threads for safe celebrations.
- Who
- Vinay Tiwari (21), a priest from Jeerapur in Rajgarh district
- What
- Sustained deep throat cuts from banned Chinese kite string (manja)
- When
- Sunday, ahead of Makar Sankranti festival
- Where
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Due to the use of dangerous Chinese manja, which is banned but still in circulation
Safety Advocates
Traditional Kite Flyers
Use of Chinese Manja
Safety Advocates
Banned due to severe injuries and fatalities, should be completely prohibited.
Traditional Kite Flyers
Traditional kite flying often relies on manja for better control and flying experience.
- Location
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Victim
- Vinay Tiwari (21)
- Injury
- Deep cuts across the throat
- Treatment
- Emergency surgery lasting over two hours, 10 stitches
- Ban Imposed
- Sale, storage, and use of Chinese manja
- Accused Arrested
- Saif Ali
- Recommended Alternative
- Cotton threads
Sources
MP News: Administration Cracks Down On Deadly Kite Strings In Mandleshwar
Ujjain Priest Survives Near-Fatal Cut By Chinese Manja: All About Kite String Injuries
Ujjain priest suffers throat injury from banned Chinese kite string
Zero tolerance for Chinese Manja in Hyderabad, says Police Commissioner
Hyderabad Police announces special surveillance against Chinese Manja
'Chinese Manja = Danger'. Hyderabad police issues strong warning against dangerous 'silent killer'
