Bhubaneswar, Jan. 15 -- Odisha has witnessed a spate of injuries linked to the use of manja thread during Makar Sankranti celebrations, raising fresh concerns over public safety and enforcement of existing restrictions. Several incidents have been reported from different parts of the state, with authorities reiterating warnings against the use and sale of the hazardous thread.

During this year's Makar Sankranti celebrations on Wednesday, multiple cases of injuries caused by manja thread were reported from across the state. After an earlier incident in Pokhariput in Bhubaneswar, similar cases surfaced in Balasore and Dhenkanal, heightening public concern.

On Wednesday, a person in Balasore sustained serious injuries to his neck after com...