Surat Man's Mission: Protecting Thousands from Deadly Kite Strings After Friend's Death
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News18•14-01-2026, 18:15
Surat Man's Mission: Protecting Thousands from Deadly Kite Strings After Friend's Death
- •Brijesh Verma from Surat lost a friend to a sharp kite string (manjha) during Uttarayan two decades ago.
- •This personal tragedy spurred Verma to launch a public safety mission, distributing protective neck safety belts to two-wheeler riders.
- •For 15 years, Verma, as president of a local road safety council, has organized volunteers to provide free neck guards on major roads.
- •The initiative aims to prevent severe injuries and fatalities caused by glass-coated manjha, especially to motorcyclists.
- •The article also provides comprehensive safety tips for Uttarayan, including protective gear, safe kite-flying locations, child supervision, and road precautions.
Why It Matters: A Surat man's personal loss led to a 15-year mission, shielding thousands from dangerous kite strings.
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