Two arrested for flying kites using manja thread in New Washermenpet
Two individuals were arrested in New Washermenpet, Chennai, for flying kites using banned manja thread. The police conducted a surveillance operation to enforce the prohibition on the thread, which is known to cause accidents.
Why it matters
The enforcement highlights local efforts to prevent public safety hazards associated with dangerous kite-flying materials.
Two persons were arrested in New Washermenpet for allegedly flying kites using banned manja thread.
The manufacture and the sale of kites and manja thread, as well as flying kites using manja thread, have been prohibited within the limits of the Greater Chennai Police Commissionerate as it can cause accidents.
As part of the ongoing enforcement and based on information received by New Washermenpet Police, personnel conducted surveillance on Sunday evening on Sivan Nagar 3rd Street in New Washermenpet.
Police team caught two persons who were allegedly flying kites using banned manja thread and seized the items. They were subsequently taken into custody and arrested.
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