Delhi Police seize 384 rolls of banned Chinese manjha, three arrested
Delhi Police have seized 384 rolls of banned Chinese manjha and arrested three individuals ahead of Independence Day. The crackdown aims to prevent injuries to humans and birds caused by the sharp, synthetic kite string.
Why it matters
The use of banned kite strings is a recurring public safety and environmental concern in India during festive seasons.
Ahead of Independence Day, the Delhi Police have intensified their crackdown on the sale of banned Chinese manjha as part of heightened security measures, seizing 384 rolls and arresting three persons in separate operations.
In the Outer district, 300 rolls of the banned kite string were recovered from a building in Chander Vihar, Nilothi Extension. One person, identified as Rahul, was arrested in connection with the seizure, officials said.
The police said the consignment comprised rolls of two different brands. A case has been registered under Section 223(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5 and 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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