Indore, Jan. 14 -- Two people were injured after coming into contact with kite strings on the occasion of Makar Sankranti in Indore on Wednesday, an official said.

One person suffered a cut to his throat while another sustained injuries on his face in separate incidents, highlighting continued safety risks despite police advisories and an ongoing drive against the use of banned Chinese manja.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Addl. DCP, Zone 4) Dishesh Agarwal said, "A person moving on a two-wheeler was passing through Teen Imli bridge under Bhawarkuan police area came in contact with kite string and suffered injuries in his neck. He was immediately admitted to the hospital with the help of other commuters and undergoing treatme...