Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Despite Ban, Deadly Chinese Manjha Persists in Delhi
Even though it's illegal, a dangerous kite string called Chinese manjha is still being sold in Delhi.
It's made with glass and can badly hurt people and animals, sometimes even killing them.
The police are catching sellers, but the string keeps coming into the city.
It's popular because it's cheap and strong, but the government is trying to stop people from using it to protect people and animals.
Delhi Police seized over 1,800 reels of banned Chinese manjha since June 26.
The manjha, sold under various names, continues to enter Delhi from neighboring areas.
The dangerous string has caused serious injuries and fatalities to both humans and animals.
Over 250 birds were rescued in Delhi between August 1 and 4 due to manjha-related injuries.
Despite a ban, the cheaper and stronger manjha is still favored by some kite flyers.
- Who
- Delhi Police, sellers of Chinese manjha, kite flyers, injured individuals, birds, and wildlife rescue groups.
- What
- Despite a ban, the dangerous Chinese manjha continues to be sold and used in Delhi, causing injuries and fatalities.
- When
- The issue is particularly acute around Independence Day when kite flying is popular; police seizures have been ongoing since June 26.
- Where
- Delhi and surrounding areas, with the manjha entering from nearby states.
- Why
- Because the Chinese manjha is cheaper and more effective for kite flying despite being banned for its dangers.
- Reels Seized (since June 26)
- Over 1,800
- Recent Bird Rescues (Aug 1-4)
- Over 250
- Common Injuries to Birds
- Deep cuts, broken limbs, and loss of eyesight
- Manjha Composition
- Synthetic plastic coated with glass powder
- Sources of Manjha
- Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, Bahadurgarh, and other areas
Sources
Two arrested with 660 rolls of banned Chinese manjha in Delhi: Police
Two Nepalese nationals held in Delhi with nearly 3,000 smuggled Chinese e-cigarettes
Kite-flying: Over 250 birds injured in four days, vets and NGOs report spike ahead of Independence Day