A Hyderabad delivery rider was seriously injured by a banned Chinese kite string during a festival, prompting rewards and crackdowns on its sale.

A food delivery rider in Hyderabad sustained serious neck injuries after being cut by a banned Chinese manja string during a kite-flying festival. The sharp, abrasive thread fell from the sky in the Shamsheer Gunj area, requiring 22 stitches and hospitalization. In response, local officials announced a ₹5,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of sellers, while police stepped up enforcement against the illegal sale and use of the dangerous string, which is prohibited under Indian law due to its risks to people and animals.