Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Indore Police Crack Down on Chinese Manjha
In Indore, the police are working hard to stop people from using a dangerous kite string called Chinese manjha.
This string is bad for people, animals, and birds.
The police have caught 25 people and registered 16 cases.
They also saved a pigeon that was stuck in the manjha.
The police are asking everyone to use only safe cotton thread for kites and to tell them if they see anyone using the banned string.
They will keep taking strict action against those who use or sell Chinese manjha.
The High Court has also ordered the government to create a policy to compensate people hurt by this dangerous string and to make sure it is not sold online or burned in the open.
Indore police registered 16 cases and caught 25 people for using or selling banned Chinese manjha.
Teams from various police stations participated in the operation against the dangerous kite string.
The police seized a large quantity of banned nylon thread and kites from those caught.
A pigeon was rescued by the police after it got entangled in the Chinese manjha.
Police appealed to citizens to avoid using Chinese manjha and to report any illegal sales.
- Who
- Indore Police, Madhya Pradesh High Court, Citizens, 25 people caught with Chinese manjha
- What
- Crackdown on banned Chinese manjha, rescue of a pigeon, High Court directives for compensation policy and enforcement
- When
- During the ongoing drive, specific incident on Thursday, court directive on Friday
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Chinese manjha is dangerous for humans, animals, and birds, and poses environmental hazards
Government and Law Enforcement
Kite Flyers and Sellers
Enforcement of Ban
Government and Law Enforcement
The government and police are strictly enforcing the ban on Chinese manjha due to its dangerous nature and environmental impact.
Kite Flyers and Sellers
Some kite flyers and sellers argue that the ban is too strict and that alternatives are not readily available.
Compensation Policy
Government and Law Enforcement
The High Court has directed the government to frame a compensation policy for victims of Chinese manjha, showing a proactive stance on victim support.
Kite Flyers and Sellers
Some may argue that the policy should also address the economic impact on those who sell manjha for a living.
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Cases Registered
- 16
- People Caught
- 25
- Items Seized
- Banned nylon thread and kites
- Initiated By
- CP Santosh Kumar Singh
- Bird Rescued
- Pigeon
- Rescuers
- SI Satish Garg, ASI Mansingh Gurjar, Constable Amrish Jat
- Court Directive
- Frame compensation policy for victims
- E-commerce Ban
- Geo-Fence Madhya Pradesh for banned items
- Waste Disposal
- Seized manjha to be treated as hazardous plastic waste
