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Razor String Claims Ex-Army Man's Life
31 Aug
Summary
- Retired army man died from banned Chinese manjha in Jammu.
- The sharp thread slit his throat while he rode a two-wheeler.
- Police are investigating and cracking down on illegal thread sales.
A retired army serviceman, Naib Subedar (Retd) Lakhwinder Singh, has died in Jammu after his throat was cut by the banned Chinese 'manjha' thread. The fatal incident happened on Sunday evening as Singh was returning home from his private security guard shift.
The dangerous synthetic thread, coated with glass powder, caused critical injuries when it entangled his neck. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his wounds.
Authorities have imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and use of this 'manjha' in the Jammu district due to its lethal nature. The thread poses significant risks to two-wheeler riders and pedestrians, and also harms birds and causes power outages.
Police are conducting market raids, seizing hundreds of rolls, and registering cases against those violating the ban. Grief-stricken relatives are demanding stern action against sellers of this lethal string.
