Gujarat's Makar Sankranti Tragedy: 11,000 Emergency Calls, 11 Deaths in 2 Days

• Gujarat recorded 11,578 emergency calls on January 14-15 during Makar Sankranti, a significant surge.
• The surge was due to accidents involving kite strings, falls, road accidents, and burns.
• 11 people died across the state, with Surat being the most affected, reporting 7 deaths.
• A tragic incident in Surat saw Rehan, his wife, and 7-year-old daughter Ayesha die due to a kite string accident.
• Dangerous Chinese and nylon 'manjha' strings were identified as a major cause of injuries and fatalities.

Why It Matters: Makar Sankranti in Gujarat turned tragic with 11 deaths and 11,000 emergency calls due to kite string accidents.