A tragic incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Tuesday when a 23-year-old man lost his life after his throat was slit by nylon manja (kite string coated with glass particles) while riding his motorcycle, according to PTI reports.

The victim, identified as Sonu Kisan Dhotre, was riding his two-wheeler towards Pathardi Phata from Deolali Camp when the accident occurred in the Pathardi village circle area around 12:30 pm, an official stated. The nylon manja, known for its sharpness, inflicted a severe wound on his neck, causing him to bleed profusely.