HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldKite Manja Causes Multiple Fatal Throat Injuries in Karnataka
A 38-year-old woman in Hubballi died after a glass-coated kite string (manja) slit her throat on October 22, marking the third such incident in the city within a month. Similar fatal accidents occurred in Belagavi, Bengaluru, and Bidar earlier this year. Despite a strict ban on manja, these dangerous incidents continue, raising concerns over authorities' apathy. Karnataka's Deputy CM G Parameshwara plans consultations to address the issue.
Deccan Herald··Hubballi



