Multiple Fatalities and Injuries Reported in Gujarat During Uttarayan Kite Festival

During Gujarat's Uttarayan festival, at least five people, including children, died in separate kite-related incidents across multiple districts. Fatalities involved kite string injuries, electrocution, and falls from flyovers after entanglement with kite strings. Emergency services reported a 33% rise in cases, with significant increases in trauma from kite flying and related accidents. Authorities continue investigations into these incidents amid heightened safety concerns during the festivities.