Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Banned Chinese Manja Injures Four in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, four people riding motorcycles got badly hurt by a dangerous string called 'Chinese Manja' over the last week.
This string is banned because it can hurt people and birds.
One person was a police officer, and another was a student.
The string cut their necks, and they had to go to the hospital.
The police say everyone should be careful, especially when riding motorcycles on big roads or bridges.
Even though the string is not allowed, some people still use it for flying kites.
Four motorcyclists, including a constable and a student, suffered severe neck injuries from banned 'Chinese Manja' in Hyderabad over the past week.
The latest incident involved a 29-year-old man injured near a theatre in Saidabad on December 30.
A food delivery executive required 22 sutures after a deep neck wound on December 29.
A B.Tech student and a traffic constable were also injured on December 26 and 25 respectively.
Police have warned commuters, especially two-wheeler riders, to be vigilant due to the continued use of the banned synthetic string.
- Who
- Four motorcyclists, including a constable and a student
- What
- Injuries caused by banned synthetic 'Chinese Manja'
- When
- Between December 25 and 30
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Due to the use of banned, glass-coated nylon thread
- Victims
- 4 motorcyclists, including a constable and a student
- Incident Dates
- December 25-30
- Locations
- Saidabad, Shamsheergunj, Keesara, Tilaknagar-Narayanguda flyover
- Injuries
- Severe neck injuries, deep wounds, profuse bleeding
- Police Warning
- Caution commuters, particularly two-wheeler riders
- Ban Status
- Sale and use of synthetic manja is banned
- Reason for Ban
- Life-threatening to humans and birds
