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Fear of Chinese Manjha grips Varanasi ahead of Makar Sankranti celebrations

Varanasi, Jan 11: As Varanasi prepares for the much-awaited Makar Sankranti festival, a growing fear surrounding Chinese Manjha - the dangerous synthetic kite string - has gripped locals. With a series of fatal accidents and injuries caused by the sharp, unregulated kite string, residents are taking precautionary measures, such as tying mufflers around their necks, while others are living in constant fear.