Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], January 14 : Two people were injured in separate incidents after coming into contact with kite strings in Indore. According to Additional DCP of Zone 4, Dishesh Agrawal, the incidents occurred on Wednesday.
In the first incident, a man named Hemraj sustained an injury to his neck after coming into contact with a kite string. He was immediately rushed to the hospital with the help of passersby and the police, where he is currently undergoing treatment.
In the second incident, a person sustained an injury to his cheek after coming into contact with a kite string at the Juni Indore Bridge. He received treatment and has been discharged from the hospital.
"A man named Hemraj came into contact with a kite string, which caused an injury to his neck. He was immediately admitted to Jupiter Hospital with the help of passersby and the police, where he is currently receiving treatment. The second incident occurred at the Juni Indore Bridge, where a person came into contact with a kite string and sustained an injury to his cheek. He has now been discharged after receiving treatment. Cases are being registered in both incidents." the DCP told reporters.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police further explained the safety measures undertaken by the police department to ensure a risk-free commute. All bridges have been designated as nodal points for Dial 100 and Dial 112 services, along with the First Response Team (FRB), for the next seven days.
Zigzag barricades have also been installed on the bridges to control the speed of two-wheelers. Additionally, police personnel have been deployed round the clock at both ends of the bridges to raise awareness among two-wheeler riders and pedestrians through the public address system.
"Considering the safety risks posed by kite strings, the police have designated all bridges as nodal points for Dial 100 and Dial 112 services and the First Response Team (FRB) for the coming days. Zigzag barricades have also been installed on the bridges to control the speed of two-wheelers. Furthermore, as per the instructions of senior officers, police personnel have been deployed round the clock at both ends of the bridges to continuously raise awareness among two-wheeler riders and pedestrians through the public address system." the DCP said.