India, April 7 -- A biker's chilling experience with Chinese manja has sparked widespread discussion online after he revealed how wearing a helmet likely saved his life.

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Taking to Instagram, a man identified as Yash shared a video showing the aftermath of a dangerous encounter with the sharp kite string while riding his motorcycle. In the clip, he first appears wearing a helmet before removing it to reveal visible cuts caused by the manja.

Speaking in the video, originally in Hindi, Yash explained how the incident could have turned fatal had he not been wearing protective gear.

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