Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Nashik Police Crack Down on Nylon Manja
The Nashik Police have taken strong action against people selling and using nylon manja, a type of kite string that is banned because it can cause serious injuries.
They have booked 114 people, including vendors and parents of children using the string.
The police are warning that they might use a special law called MCOCA against organized groups selling nylon manja.
This action comes after a young man was seriously hurt when the string got wrapped around his neck.
The police and environmentalists are asking people not to use or sell the banned string and to report any illegal sales to the authorities.
Nashik Police have booked 114 people for selling or using banned nylon manja, with 74 vendors ordered to be externed and 14 parents booked.
Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik warned of potential MCOCA action against organized groups involved in the nylon manja trade.
A young man, Bhausaheb Hilam, was seriously injured when nylon manja got entangled around his neck in Niphad taluka.
The police have launched a strict campaign against the banned kite string due to its dangerous nature and past fatalities.
Environmentalist Devang Jani urged stricter action against nylon manja sellers, comparing them to habitual offenders.
- Who
- Nashik Police, vendors, parents, environmentalist Devang Jani, citizens
- What
- Crackdown on nylon manja (kite string) and related incidents
- When
- Before and after Makar Sankranti, with a recent incident two days ago
- Where
- Nashik city and district, Kasbe Sukene area of Niphad taluka
- Why
- To prevent accidents and enforce the ban on nylon manja
- Number of People Booked
- 114
- Number of Vendors Externed
- 74
- Number of Parents Booked
- 14
- Potential Action
- MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act)
- Recent Incident Location
- Kasbe Sukene area of Niphad taluka
- Victim's Name
- Bhausaheb Hilam
- Police Commissioner
- Sandeep Karnik
