Birds injured during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Mumbai

Sharp kite strings that pose a significant threat to the birds

The injured birds were were seen being treated at the Gitanjali Jain Temple in Borivli

The volunteers were seen working to nurse the injured birds back to health

The birds get entangled or injured by the dangerous `manja` (kite string), which is often coated with glass or metal powder

These sharp strings can sever the wings, feet, or even kill birds mid-flight