Over 13,000 reels of Chinese ‘manjha’ seized

New Delhi, August 9

In an intensified crackdown against the supply and sale of the banned kite-flying string, commonly known as Chinese manjha, the Delhi Police registered 147 FIRs till August 8, police officials said on Friday.

This season’s stringent enforcement has also led to the seizure of more than 13,000 rolls of the dangerous thread, which has been the cause of numerous accidents and injuries in the past, they said.

According to police officials, “The Delhi Police have mounted a strict vigil round the clock on activities of those involved in the manufacture, sale, storage, purchase and use of the banned thread.”

The ban on Chinese manjha, a sharp and durable thread often coated with glass or metal, was implemented following multiple incidents where people, including children, were injured or even killed after coming into contact with the string.

Despite the ban, its use persists, particularly during kite-flying festivals, necessitating police intervention.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of the public and will not hesitate to take strict action against those flouting the ban,” they added. — TNS