Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Delhi Police Intensify Crackdown on Chinese Manjha
The Delhi police are cracking down on the sale of a dangerous kite string called Chinese manjha, which is coated with sharp materials and has been banned.
Sadly, a young man died after his throat was cut by the string while riding a scooter.
The police are arresting people selling it and seizing the string to prevent more accidents, especially with Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan approaching.
The police are investigating the incident and are working to stop the illegal trade of Chinese manjha.
Delhi Police intensified efforts to ban Chinese manjha ahead of Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan.
A 22-year-old man died after his throat was cut by Chinese manjha while riding his scooter in North Delhi.
The incident occurred near Rani Jhansi flyover, and the man was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
Police have registered a case against unknown persons and recovered Chinese manjha from the scene.
Police conducted raids and made arrests, seizing over 1,100 rolls of the banned kite string.
- Who
- Yash Goswami, a 22-year-old man.
- What
- A man died after his throat was slit by Chinese manjha while riding his scooter.
- When
- Friday evening.
- Where
- Near Rani Jhansi flyover in North Delhi.
- Why
- The Chinese manjha, a banned sharp kite string, caused a fatal injury.
Enforcement Efforts vs. Illegal Sales
Public Safety Concerns
Efforts and Continued Risk
Enforcement Efforts vs. Illegal Sales
Police are actively raiding and arresting those selling Chinese manjha.
Public Safety Concerns
Despite police efforts, the illegal sale and use of the dangerous kite string continues, leading to fatalities.
- Victim
- Yash Goswami, 22 years old
- Location of Incident
- Near Rani Jhansi flyover, Delhi
- Cause of Death
- Throat slit by Chinese manjha
- Chinese Manjha Ban
- Since 2017 in Delhi
- Arrests
- 2
- Seizure
- Over 1,100 rolls of manjha
