Deaths and injuries reported across India due to dangerous kite strings during Makar Sankranti festival.

Injuries and fatalities occurred across India during the Makar Sankranti and Uttarayan kite-flying festivals due to the use of dangerous kite strings. In Hyderabad, eight people received minor injuries, while in other areas, several deaths resulted from strings coated with glass or nylon slicing throats, particularly of motorcycle riders. Despite bans, nylon strings are still widely used, leading to severe incidents and police seizures of illegal materials. In Gujarat alone, six deaths and hundreds of injuries were reported, with emergency services overwhelmed.

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