The sharp string caused a deep wound on his neck, which required six stitches. Despite wearing a helmet, the injury could not be avoided, highlighting the severe risk posed by manja, especially to two-wheeler riders

Salem, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, had sought a 14-day parole citing the death of his elder brother. Public prosecutor Mankhuwar Deshmukh opposed the request, arguing that parole was not possible as Salem is an “international criminal"