Bidar, Jan 14 (NationPress) In a tragic incident, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle lost his life when a Chinese manjha (string) severed his throat near Nirana Cross on National Highway 65 amidst the Makar Sankranti celebrations in Karnataka's Bidar.

Footage of the incident has gone viral, showing the victim trying to contact his family.

This shocking event has sparked public outcry against officials for the continued allowance of Chinese manjha, which is nearly invisible to motorcyclists.

The deceased has been identified as Sanjukumar Bombalagi Hosamani, a resident of Bombalagi village in Bidar taluk.

According to police reports, the unfortunate accident occurred while kite flying was taking place in the area, with the manjha being undetectable to the rider, resulting in the fatal injury.

The force of the injury caused Sanjukumar to lose control of his motorcycle, leading to his tragic fall.

Authorities have advised motorcyclists to be vigilant during festive seasons, especially in locations known for kite flying, warning that kite strings can be extremely dangerous and can result in fatal accidents.

A case has been opened at the Manna Ekhelli Police Station, and a thorough investigation is currently in progress.

Meanwhile, videos capturing Sanjukumar's harrowing moments before his demise have surfaced on social media, raising significant alarm.

In the clips, he is shown bleeding profusely from his neck after suffering a critical wound.

Despite being in a serious condition, he desperately attempts to retrieve his mobile phone and make a call.

Witnesses urged him to stay put as he tried to get up, while one bystander attempted to assist by applying a cloth to his injury, but was unable to halt the blood flow.

Locals reported that although an ambulance was summoned, it arrived too late, contributing to his death from excessive blood loss.

In response to this incident, family members and residents staged protests demanding strict measures against the use of Chinese manjha—nylon kite strings that have been linked to multiple fatal accidents.

In reaction, local gram panchayat officials issued public announcements discouraging the use of nylon kite strings while flying kites.

Further details concerning this incident are awaited as police continue their investigation.

Kite flying is a cherished tradition in the North Karnataka region during the Makara Sankranti festival.

In districts like Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, and parts of Raichur, locals—particularly children and youth—celebrate Sankranti by flying kites from rooftops, open fields, terraces, and roadside areas.

This festive activity typically begins early in the morning and lasts throughout the day, transforming neighborhoods into informal kite-flying arenas.

Kite flying symbolizes joy, prosperity, and community bonding.

However, the rising use of nylon or Chinese manjha in recent years has raised severe safety concerns in the area. These strings are not only hard to see but also perilously sharp, having caused fatal incidents involving motorcyclists, pedestrians, and birds during Sankranti celebrations.