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Hyderabad Police Crack Down on Deadly Chinese Manja After String of Injuries

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar has declared zero tolerance for the banned Chinese Manja, calling it a silent killer. Special police teams are targeting its illegal manufacture, storage, and sale following a series of severe neck injuries to motorcyclists. Recent victims include a constable, a student, and a food delivery executive, with one Army jawan killed in a similar incident in 2024. The public is urged to report violations to prevent tragedies during the upcoming kite festival.

Key Points: Hyderabad Police Enforce Zero Tolerance on Banned Chinese Manja

  • Special police teams formed to curb Manja
  • Multiple recent neck injuries to motorcyclists
  • Public urged to report sale and usage
  • Ban in place since 2016 for safety
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Zero tolerance for Chinese Manja in Hyderabad, says Police Commissioner

Hyderabad Police Commissioner warns of strict action against Chinese Manja sale/use after multiple severe neck injuries to citizens, including a constable.

"Any person found manufacturing or selling Chinese Manja will face strict legal action - Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar"

Hyderabad, Jan 5

Hyderabad Police V. C. Sajjanar said on Monday that there will be zero tolerance for Chinese Manja, which is already banned in Telangana.

He said that Chinese Manja is a silent killer that has caused serious injuries and even deaths of pedestrians, two-wheeler riders, birds, and animals.

Hyderabad police have formed special teams to curb its illegal manufacture, storage, transport, and sale.

"Any person found manufacturing or selling Chinese Manja will face strict legal action, which will be taken very seriously. If you see anyone using Chinese Manja, please stop them and create awareness about its dangers. Be a responsible citizen and inform the police about its sale. A timely intervention can prevent a tragedy. Let us celebrate the kite festival safely and humanely," the Police Commissioner said in a post on 'X'.

The Chinese Manja has left four motorcyclists, including a constable and a student, injured over the last week. They sustained grievous neck injuries.

A 29-year-old man was injured by the glass-coated nylon thread while riding past a theatre in Saidabad on December 30. T. Ashok was rushed to a hospital.

A day earlier, the deadly string nearly proved fatal for a food delivery executive at Shamsheergunj. The abrasive thread wrapped around Mohammed Jameel's neck, causing a deep wound. Jameel was rushed to a private hospital, where he had to undergo a procedure involving 22 sutures to close the wound.

On December 26, Jashwanth Reddy, a B.Tech student, suffered severe neck injuries under the Keesara police limits while riding his bike. He, too, was admitted to the hospital.

Shivraj, a constable attached to the Langer Houz traffic station, was injured on December 25 when the synthetic string got entangled around his neck while he was riding on the Tilaknagar-Narayanguda flyover.

The recent incidents highlight how the use of Chinese Manja or nylon/synthetic thread for kite flying is continuing unabated despite the ban by authorities.

Cyberabad police have already issued a public advisory warning against the use and sale of nylon and Chinese Manja, describing it as a serious threat to human life, animals and birds.

In 2024, an Army jawan was killed after his throat was slit by a Chinese Manja in Hyderabad.

The 30-year-old died as Chinese Manja slit his throat when he was riding a scooty on Indira Reddy Flyover.

The state government had issued orders in 2016 imposing a total ban on Manja to save birds as well as for the safety of humans.

The environment, forests, science and technology department had issued orders imposing a ban on procuring, stocking, selling and use of Manja.

The forest department claimed to have taken various measures to implement the ban on the use of Manja in Kite flying during the Sankranti festival.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The injuries described are horrific. 22 sutures? That's not a minor accident. It's shocking that people still use this after the ban and after an Army jawan lost his life. The police advisory is necessary, but enforcement is key. Hope the special teams are effective.
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Rohit P
Good move by CP Sajjanar. But the ban has been there since 2016. Where is the enforcement all these years? The illegal supply chain is clearly still active. "Zero tolerance" sounds great, but we need to see actual raids on godowns and arrests of sellers, not just warnings. 🪁
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Priya S
As a mother, this terrifies me. My son loves flying kites, but we only use simple cotton thread. Festivals should bring joy, not tragedy. I will definitely inform the police if I see any shop selling this deadly thread. Let's celebrate a safe Makar Sankranti!
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Aman W
It's a silent killer indeed. The problem is some people think it makes their kite "stronger" and winning is everything. They don't care about the consequences. We need to change this mindset. Use normal thread and enjoy the sport. No life is worth a kite fight.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the police action is needed, the focus seems reactive. Why not run a massive campaign *before* Sankranti in schools and colleges? Educate the youth. Also, offer subsidies for safe, cotton thread to make it more attractive than the cheap, dangerous alternative.

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