Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Teacher Dies from Kite String Injury in Jaunpur
A teacher named Sandeep Tiwari was riding his motorcycle when a sharp kite string got wrapped around his neck.
He fell off his bike and the string cut his neck badly.
People tried to help, but he sadly died at the hospital.
The police are now looking into the incident and might take action against these dangerous kite strings.
A 40-year-old private school teacher, Sandeep Tiwari, died after his throat was slashed by a Chinese kite string in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred on Thursday morning when Tiwari was returning home on his motorcycle after dropping his daughter at school.
The sharp Chinese manjha entangled around his neck, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle and fall, leading to severe injuries.
Tiwari was rushed to the district hospital, but his injuries were too severe, and he was declared dead after doctors tried to save him for over an hour.
The police have initiated an investigation and are expected to intensify action against the use and sale of banned Chinese manjha, which has been responsible for multiple injuries and deaths.
- Who
- Sandeep Tiwari, a 40-year-old private school teacher
- What
- Died after his throat was slashed by a Chinese kite string (manjha)
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- The sharp Chinese manjha got entangled around his neck, causing severe injuries
- Victim's Name
- Sandeep Tiwari
- Victim's Age
- 40
- Location of Incident
- Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Cause of Death
- Injury from Chinese kite string (manjha)
- Time of Incident
- Thursday morning
- Distance from District Headquarters
- 1 kilometre
- Action Taken by Police
- Initiated investigation, expected to intensify action against banned Chinese manjha
