Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Crackdown on Banned Chinese Manja
The Hyderabad Police and the Madhya Pradesh High Court are taking strong action against the use and sale of a dangerous kite string called Chinese manja.
This string is banned because it can hurt people, birds, and the environment.
The police have seized a lot of this banned manja and arrested people who were selling it.
The High Court has ordered that if a minor is found using this string, their guardians can be held responsible.
The police are also warning that using or selling this banned manja will result in strict action.
Recently, several people, including a police officer and a student, have been injured by this dangerous kite string.
The police are also talking to young kite flyers to explain the dangers of this string.
The High Court has also ordered that awareness campaigns be run to inform the public about the dangers of Chinese manja.
Hyderabad Police seized 2,150 bobbins of banned Chinese manja worth Rs 43 lakh from January 8 to January 11.
29 cases were registered, and 57 people were arrested in the recent drive.
The banned manja poses threats to the environment, birds, and human lives.
Six motorcyclists, including a constable and a student, have been injured by the banned manja in recent days.
The police have warned that selling or using banned Chinese manja will result in strict action.
- Who
- Hyderabad Police, Madhya Pradesh High Court, Indore Police
- What
- Crackdown on banned Chinese manja and its hazards
- When
- From January 8 to January 11, with ongoing efforts and High Court order on December 11, 2025
- Where
- Hyderabad, Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
- Why
- To curb the sale, storage, and transportation of banned Chinese manja due to its environmental and safety hazards
- Contraband Seized
- 2,150 bobbins worth Rs 43 lakh (Jan 8-11)
- Cases Registered
- 29 cases in recent drive, 132 in last month
- Arrests Made
- 57 people in recent drive, 200 in last month
- Injuries Reported
- Six motorcyclists injured, including a constable and a student
- Latest Incident
- 33-year-old man injured in Gachibowli on Sunday
- Total Seizures Last Month
- 8,376 spools worth Rs. 1.68 crores
- Legal Action
- Section 106(1) of BNS, 2023 (304-A of the IPC)
- Guardians' Responsibility
- Legal responsibility if minors use banned manja
Sources
Hyderabad Police intensify action against banned Chinese manja
Hyderabad Cops Step Up Drive To Seize Chinese Manjha Ahead Of Kite Festival
Hyderabad Police Crack Down On Chinese Manja Ahead of Sankranti
Awareness against use of nylon kite threads during Sankranti
Ahead of Sankranti, Banned Manja Floods Market Despite Crackdown
Man Arrested, Chinese Manja Worth Rs.41,000 Seized
Guardians can be held responsible if minors fly kites using Chinese string: HC
From Joyous Skies To Fatal Strings: Chinese Manjha Horror Haunts Indore
45-Year-Old Biker Dies After Throat Slit by Kite String in Indore
Court Directs Madhya Pradesh To Strictly Enforce Ban On Chinese String
Chinese manja worth Rs 43 lakh seized
How Surat Police Is Helping Bikers Stay Safe During Sankranti
Ahead of Makar Sankranti, Bombay HC slams Maharashtra for ‘continuous failure’ to implement ban on nylon manja`
Indore News: Using Chinese Manjha To Fly Kites On Makar Sankranti? Drop The Idea As Collector Warns Of Strict Action After Nylon String Claims Several Lives
Indore News: Traffic Cop Wraps ‘Dupatta’ Around Girl’s Neck, Shows How To Stay Safe Of Chinese Manjha Ahead Of Makar Sankranti-- VIDEO
Sajjanar’s Deccani-style Warning against Chinese Manja Evokes Good Response
Woman, ASI Suffer Injuries due to Chinese Manja in Hyderabad