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The use of Chinese Manja, a synthetic nylon string coated with abrasive materials like powdered glass or metal, poses significant risks to public safety, wildlife and the environment. Despite bans in several regions, its availability and use during kite festivals and other events continue to raise serious concerns. There were previous incidents of death of a person due to the use of Chinese Manja for kites.EFFECTS OF CHINESE MANJA
1. Threat to Human Safety
2. Hazard to Birds and Animals
3. Environmental Impact
ENFORCEMENT OF BAN ON CHINESE MANJA
YVS SUDEENDRA’Dy. Commissioner of Police,Commissioner’s Task Force,Hyderabad Citysaid Keeping in view of the past experiences and incidents the Commissioner of Police Hyderabad City, Sri. CV Anand IPS, alerted all the Task Force Teams and L & O Officers well in advance. As a result the Task Force 07 Teams headed by DCP Sri. YVS Sudeendra, Addl. DCP Sri. Ande Srinivasa Rao along with SHOs of concerned Police Stations have made several raids and booked 107 cases in which apprehended 148 accused persons who are indulging in illegal business of prohibited Chinese Manja, seized 7334 Chinese Manja Bobbins worth of around Rs.90 Lakhs. As a result the availability of Chinese Manja is significantly reduced, almost nil. Which resulted, till now no harmful incidents threatening human and animal life are reported which were taken place in the past. The local dealers who sale thread manja are overjoyed with the increase in sale of thread Manja due to non availability of Chinese Manja thereby gaining sufficient profits in their seasonal/Traditional business.ABSTRACT OF CASES BOOKED
Sl. NO. Name of The Zone From 1st October 2024 till 13th January 2025
Number of CasesNo of PersonsQuantity Seized (Bobbins)Worth of Seized property
1. South Zone 15 18 2586 Rs.31,03,200/-2. South East Zone 17 26 578 Rs.6,93,600/-3. South West Zone 32 36 1826 Rs.21,91,200/-4. East Zone 19 30 1008 Rs.12,09,600/-5. North Zone 14 24 1108 Rs.13,29,600/-6. Central Zone 04 06 134 Rs.1,60,800/-7. West Zone 06 08 94 Rs.1,12,800/-TOTAL 107 Cases Booked 148 Accused Apprehended 7334 Manja Bobbins Seized All Worth of Rs.88,00,800/-
General public are advised not to use Chinese Manja and should follow precautionary measures while flying kites during this festival season.
