India News | Motorcyclist Dies After Nylon Manja Slits His Throat in Nashik

Nashik, Jan 14 (PTI) A 23-year-old man died after a nylon manja slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle in Maharashtra's Nashik city on Tuesday, police said.

The incident occurred in the Pathardi village circle area around 12.30 pm, an official said.

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The victim, Sonu Kisan Dhotre, was riding towards Pathardi Phata from Deolali Camp when a nylon manja slit his throat. He suffered a deep wound around his neck, the official said.

He said a team from Indiranagar police station rushed the man to the district hospital, where he died due to excessive bleeding.

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Sonu was employed as a contract worker in Gujarat, the official said, adding that a case of accidental death has been registered.

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