Hyderabad Cop Raids on Manja Selling Shops and Register Cases

 Hyderabad: The use of Chinese Manja, a synthetic nylon string coated with abrasive materials like powdered glass or metal, poses significant risks to public safety, wildlife, and the environment. Despite bans in several regions, a number of shop managements indulged in selling the Chinese manja products to customers to fly kites during the festival season.

To prevent untoward incidents, the Hyderabad Task Force sleuths on Friday conducted raids on the shops and registered 14 cases at different limits in Hyderabad.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Task Force, Hyderabad said that Chinese Manja is extremely sharp, causing severe injuries and even fatalities, particularly to pedestrians, motorcyclists, and kite enthusiasts. It has been responsible for numerous cases of cuts and accidents, especially during festive seasons.

"The sharp string often entangles birds, leading to injuries, amputations, and death. Animals, particularly street animals, are also at risk of being injured by discarded Manja. Made of non-biodegradable nylon, Chinese manja persists in the environment for years. Its improper disposal can clog drainage systems and create hazards in urban areas. The sale and use of Chinese manja are prohibited in many states under environmental and wildlife protection laws. Its continued usage reflects a disregard for public and ecological well-being," the Additional DCP said.

Srinivasa Rao said that they conducted raids on several shops in different police limits in Hyderabad and found the shop managements selling Manja to customers. They seized 987 manja bobbins from the shops.