Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Bhopal Bans Chinese Kite String Amid Injury Reports
The police in Bhopal, India, have banned a special kind of kite string called 'manja' that comes from China.
This string is very sharp and can cause serious injuries to people and animals.
The ban means no one can use, buy, sell, or store this type of string in Bhopal.
The police want everyone to use safer, cotton-based kite strings instead.
They hope this will make kite flying safer for everyone, especially during festivals.
People are asked to report anyone who is not following the ban.
Bhopal Police Commissioner banned Chinese kite string (manja) due to severe injury reports.
The ban covers use, sale, purchase, and storage within Bhopal's metropolitan area.
Violators face legal action under Section 163(2) of the BNSS 2023.
Chinese manja is coated with glass or metal, causing deep cuts and wildlife harm.
Authorities promote cotton-based kite strings as a safer alternative.
- Who
- Bhopal Police Commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra
- What
- Ban on Chinese kite string (manja)
- When
- Immediate effect
- Where
- Bhopal, India
- Why
- To prevent injuries and ensure public safety
- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Ban Type
- Use, sale, purchase, and storage
- Legal Basis
- Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023
- Effective Area
- Bhopal's metropolitan area
- Hazards
- Deep cuts, life-threatening injuries, wildlife harm
- Alternative
- Cotton-based kite strings