Dhiraj Kumar Ojha injured by believed banned manjha in Delhi
India
A 32-year-old businessman, Dhiraj Kumar Ojha, had a scary moment in Uttam Nagar, Delhi on August 5 when a kite string, believed to be the banned Chinese manjha, got wrapped around his neck while he was riding his motorcycle.
The sharp string left him with a deep cut and could have caused even more serious harm.
FIR filed amid rising manjha incidents
Ojha is undergoing treatment at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital and has told police about the dangerous string.
Based on his statement, an FIR was filed against unknown people for negligence and endangerment.
Even though Chinese manjha is officially banned, cases tend to increase around Independence Day, with two deaths and 10 injuries reported this year alone.
Police have seized hundreds of rolls, but catching those responsible isn't easy.