Nagpur, Jan 23 (PTI) An eight-year-old boy was seriously injured when his throat was slit by a sharp nylon manja (kite string) when he was traveling in a car in Nagpur on Sunday, police said.

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The incident occurred on the Mankapur flyover when the boy, identified as Aarav, stood on the seat of the car with sunroof.

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His parents rushed him to a nearby private hospital, which allegedly delayed admitting him. Police are investigating.

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