Kite Drags Girl by the Neck over Horrified Crowd at Taiwan Festival

The Use of Kites with String Coated in Glass or Metal Has Been Banned in India Since 2016 Because of the Threat Posed to Life. in 2019 During a Kite Festival in Gujarat, Around 4,500 Birds Were Injured or Killed in Two Days.

Deadly Kite Festival Returns to Pakistan, Despite Official Ban

Until the Ban Is Effectively Enforced, Though, Scooter Riders Have Had to Come up with Their Own Improvised Solutions. Some Create a Kind of Protective Belt for Their Necks with Velcro While Others Wear a Medical Neck Brace, Even Though There Is Nothing Wrong with Their Necks.

As India Prepares for 75Th Independence Day, Scooter Riders and Police Brace for More Lethal Glass-Covered Kite Strings

By David Miller

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

As India Prepares for 75Th Independence Day, Scooter Riders and Police Brace for More Lethal Glass-Covered Kite Strings

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

How Narendra Kumar, a Young Father of Three, Ended up Dead on a New Delhi Road, His Skull Crushed, Is the Sad and Horrible Tale of a Deadly Piece of ‘Invisible’ String.

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

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