Police crackdown on China dor users and sellers in Malerkotla

The administration has ramped up efforts to tackle the illegal stock, sale, and transportation of China String, a banned kite-flying material linked to serious injuries to residents, animals, and birds. In a new move, the police will not only target sellers but also those caught flying kites with the prohibited string.

Emergency response vehicles (ERV) and 112 helpline vans will be stationed to monitor and curb the illegal trade and storage of the dangerous material.

Investigations have shown that even elderly individuals, including activists and office-bearers of social and constitutional bodies, have been violating the norms with impunity.

The upcoming festivals are expected to see the highest number of residents flying kites with the banned string.

SSP Gagan Ajit Singh emphasised that DSPs from Malerkotla, Amargarh, and Ahmedgarh have been instructed to take both persuasive and punitive actions to stop the use, sale, and stockpiling of China Dor.

“Having received inputs about the casual approach of residents, including traders, towards compliance of prohibitory orders regarding stock, sale and use of plastic string, we have advised rank and file in the department to ensure that ban orders imposed by the Deputy Commissioner Pallavi are complied in letter and spirit,” said Singh.

Additionally, DSP (Special) Ranjit Singh Bains, in charge of ERVs and 112 helpline vehicles, assured that these teams would work closely with beat officers to monitor and curb the sale of China Dor, which is locally known as "khooni dor."