Hyderabad police book 107 cases during special drive against trade of Chinese manja

Additional DCP (Task Force), A Srinivas Rao, said a special drive was taken following advisory from different government department about the threat of the Chinese manja to humans, animals and birds.

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police booked 107 cases against 148 persons during a special drive conducted against the trade of Chinese made manja in the city. The police seized 7334 bobbins of the manja worth Rs. 88 lakh.

Additional DCP (Task Force), A Srinivas Rao, said a special drive was taken following advisory from different government department about the threat of the Chinese manja to humans, animals and birds.

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“The manja is coated with powdered glass or metal and poses significant risks to public safety, wildlife and the environment,” said the official.