Gawli said, “On January 17, 2021, I was returning from court. I was riding my bike and had reached the J J flyover when suddenly, a flying kite manja got entangled with my neck and I fell. The manja cut deep into my neck and came very close to a vital cranial nerve. I called my colleagues for help and they rushed me to Wockhardt hospital where doctors performed a nearly eight-hour surgery on my neck.”

“The doctors removed the manja which had gotten stuck inside my neck. It was too painful. I received 10 stitches on my neck. I was very lucky to have survived the incident. I saw photos of Constable Jadhav on Sunday. It brought back painful memories of my accident. The entire police department and I feel sad about Jadhav’s accident,” Gawli said.

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Gawli added, “Since my accident, I am too scared to venture outside during Makar Sankranti. I also do not ride my bike on any flyover during the festival. I was under treatment for 25 days, during which I was unable to eat or speak properly. It took me three to four months to completely recover from the injuries. It was too painful for me. I request citizens to not fly kites and not use Chinese manja, which is banned. For their safety, bikers should also avoid flyovers and bridges during the Makar Sankranti.”