Throats of two kids slashed in Delhi by glass-coated kite thread

It was tragedy for the parents when the throats of their kids were slashed by glass-coated kite threads - the kids were looking out of the sun roof of their vehicles when the tragedies struck. Both the incidents happened in Delhi.
One of the kids, a three-year-old girl, died in her mother's lap before they could reach the hospital. The other, a four-year-old boy, died in hospital.
This has been reported in news.sky.com dated 17 August 2016.

Police have registered a case against an unidentified individual, but, in the opinion of the authorities, it is very difficult to establish blame. In recent years, cheap synthetic and nylon kite strings from China have flooded Indian markets and this imported variety of product, coated with powdered glass, makes it both extremely sharp and strong.
The Delhi government plans to impose a ban on its sale and use and those who violate the ban could face up to five years in jail and also a fine.
In addition, police have raided shops that sell the string in the northeastern city of Rampur following the death of a 23-year-old man - he died when his throat was sliced as he was riding his motorcycle.
Animal rights activists have also expressed concern and have called for a ban on the flying of kites after a number of birds were either killed or injured.


Image courtesy wikimediacommons.org


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