148 Cases Filed Against Chinese Manja Sellers; Seized Goods Worth Rs. 88 Lakh
Hyderabad: The Commissioner’s Task Force of Hyderabad City Police has taken strict action against the illegal sale of Chinese Manja, a banned synthetic kite string. In the latest enforcement drive, 107 cases were booked, with 148 individuals apprehended for dealing in Chinese Manja. A total of 7,334 bobbins, valued at approximately Rs. 88 lakh, were seized.
The crackdown, which spanned across multiple zones from October 2024 to January 2025, was led by DCP YVS Sudeendra and Addl. DCP Ande Srinivasa Rao. The operation significantly reduced the availability of Chinese Manja, which had previously caused harm to both humans and wildlife. No major incidents involving Chinese Manja have been reported since the enforcement began.
Case Breakdown by Zone:
- South Zone: 15 cases, 18 people, 2,586 bobbins, Rs. 31,03,200
- South East Zone: 17 cases, 26 people, 578 bobbins, Rs. 6,93,600
- South West Zone: 32 cases, 36 people, 1,826 bobbins, Rs. 21,91,200
- East Zone: 19 cases, 30 people, 1,008 bobbins, Rs. 12,09,600
- North Zone: 14 cases, 24 people, 1,108 bobbins, Rs. 13,29,600
- Central Zone: 4 cases, 6 people, 134 bobbins, Rs. 1,60,800
- West Zone: 6 cases, 8 people, 94 bobbins, Rs. 1,12,800
The public is urged to avoid using Chinese Manja and take necessary precautions during the kite festival season.
Hyderabad Police Enforces Ban on Chinese Manja to Ensure Public Safety
Hyderabad City Police’s Commissioner’s Task Force, led by DCP YVS Sudeendra, has successfully cracked down on the illegal sale of banned Chinese Manja. Between October 2024 and January 2025, 107 cases were… pic.twitter.com/JLReMQ39WC
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) January 13, 2025
