Police warn youth against flying kites using Chinese manja

Warangal Police Commissioner has warned that strict legal actions will be taken against anyone involved in the sale or use of government-banned Chinese manja (kite string) in the Warangal Police Commissionerate limits. With the Sankranti festival approaching, when people, especially the youth, prepare to fly kites, there has been an increase in the sale of Chinese manja by kite vendors. These Chinese manjas, made from nylon and synthetic threads, are dangerous not only to humans but also to flying birds, posing a threat to the environment. In light of this, the National Green Tribunal has issued orders, and as per those directives, Warangal Police Commissioner has focused on curbing the sale and use of Chinese manja.
As part of this effort, the police have seized Chinese manja worth around Rs 2.62 lakh in recent raids conducted by the Task Force and local police. The Police Commissioner further emphasised that strict measures would be taken to prevent the sale of Chinese manja across all areas under the Commissionerate.  He also urged the public to refrain from using Chinese manja and to fly kites in a manner that does not cause harm to others. He advised citizens to inform authorities by calling the Dial 100 number if they come across anyone selling or using Chinese manja.