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Retired soldier dies after throat cut by banned kite string in Jammu
A retired Indian Army soldier died after his throat was slit by a banned Chinese kite string while riding a two-wheeler in Jammu. The incident has renewed calls for strict enforcement of the ban on the sale and use of such strings.
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Incident Details
A retired Indian Army soldier died on Sunday after his throat was slit by a Chinese kite string while he was riding a two-wheeler along the Ring Road in Jammu, according to officials. The victim was identified as Naib Subedar (Retd) Lakhvinder Singh, who sustained critical injuries after coming into contact with the string in the Bishnah area late Sunday night.
Singh was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, officials said. He was returning to his home in R S Pura after completing his shift as a private security guard at an industrial unit in Bari Brahmana.
Background on Ban
The sale and use of Chinese kite string, commonly known as 'manja', is banned by authorities. In recent months, several shopkeepers have been arrested across Jammu for allegedly dealing in the prohibited material, according to officials.
The latest death has raised concerns over enforcement of the ban, with residents calling for strict action against those involved in the sale and use of the dangerous string.
Police Action
Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of law and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible, officials said.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the death of a former soldier caused by a Chinese kite string in Jammu.
Facts Included:
An ex-serviceman was killed after his throat was slit by a Chinese kite string while travelling through the Ring Road in Jammu on Sunday.
The victim was Naib Subedar (Retd) Lakhvinder Singh.
He sustained critical injuries after coming into contact with the string while passing through Bishnah area on a two-wheeler late Sunday.
He was shifted to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
Singh was returning home to R S Pura after finishing work at an industrial unit in Bari Brahmana where he was employed as a private security guard.
The sale and use of the Chinese kite-string or 'Manja' is banned by authorities, and several shopkeepers were arrested in recent past across Jammu for clandestinely dealing with the material.
Residents have demanded strict action against those selling and using the prohibited string.
Police have registered a case under relevant sections of law and investigation is on.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the death of a former soldier from a banned kite string, highlighting the victim's military background and the prohibited nature of the string. — serious and concerned
Facts Included:
Naib Subedar (Retd) Lakhvinder Singh was killed after his throat was slit by a Chinese kite string while travelling on a two-wheeler along the Ring Road in Jammu on Sunday.
He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries, officials said.
Singh was returning to his home in R S Pura after completing his shift as a private security guard at an industrial unit in Bari Brahmana.
The sale and use of Chinese kite string, commonly known as 'manja', is banned by the authorities.
Several shopkeepers have been arrested across Jammu in recent months for allegedly selling the prohibited material.
Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of law and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible, officials said.
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ClaimAn ex-serviceman was killed after his throat was slit by a Chinese kite string while travelling through the Ring Road in Jammu on Sunday.
ClaimSingh was returning home to R S Pura after finishing work at an industrial unit in Bari Brahmana where he was employed as a private security guard.