Hyderabad Police Crack Down On Chinese Manja Ahead of Sankranti
12 Jan 2026 6:27 PM IST12 Jan 2026 6:27 PM IST
Over the past four days, Hyderabad police seized Chinese manja worth Rs. 43 lakhs, registered 29 cases, and arrested 57 people.
Hyderabad Police With Seized Chinese Manja | Image Source: Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar's X Account
Hyderabad: Ahead of the Sankranti festival, the Hyderabad Police have intensified enforcement against Chinese Manja and started engaging directly with children and families, besides holding seizures and raids. City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar directed officials to counsel minors and students, stressing that the deadly string, though popular among kite flyers, has left many injured and even claimed lives.
The traffic police in a strategic awareness campaign spoke to young kite flyers across various localities in the city and explained how the sharp synthetic thread can slice through flesh and cause accidents. In a social media message, the Commissioner said this is not a question about flying kites but a matter of life and death.
Over the past four days (from January 8th to 11th), Hyderabad police seized 2,150 spools of Chinese manja worth Rs. 43 lakhs, registered 29 cases, and arrested 57 people. Last month, 132 cases were registered, and 8,376 spools of manja worth Rs. 1.68 crores were seized, with a total of 200 people arrested.
He urged people to directly say no to Chinese Manja. The police also reminded families that Sankranti joy should not come at the cost of safety and warned of strict action against those selling or using the banned kite string.( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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