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Despite a ban on Chinese manja, bird injuries and deaths have risen across Telangana during the kite flying season. Animal Warriors Conservation Society rescued 130 birds in January, highlighting continued use of the banned thread and lack of enforcement.

In a special enforcement drive, Secunderabad Zone Police arrested 12 persons and seized 162 bobbins of banned Chinese manja worth Rs 1.88 lakh. Raids were conducted in Chikkadpally, Gandhinagar and Osmania University areas.

Despite festive celebrations, incidents involving banned Chinese manja caused injuries and deaths during Sankranti. City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said accidents declined compared to previous years, attributing the reduction to awareness drives and strict enforcement.

Two migrant workers suffered serious burn injuries after receiving an electric shock while flying kites using banned Chinese manja in Zaheerabad on Thursday. The manja touched overhead power lines, leaving one of the victims in critical condition.

The Commissioner’s Task Force in Hyderabad arrested two men from Yakutpura for illegally selling Chinese manja in the old city.

A physiotherapist in Jaunpur died after his throat was slit by a stray Chinese manja while riding his motorcycle near Pachhatiya village. Police said the banned kite string continues to pose a deadly threat despite enforcement efforts and court orders

A migrant worker was killed in Sangareddy after a discarded strand of banned Chinese manja slit his throat while he was travelling on a motorcycle. The victim succumbed to injuries before an ambulance could reach the spot

Despite its misleading name, it is not necessarily imported from China. In India, the term broadly refers to any synthetic or glass-coated manja, including locally manufactured varieties

Two people were injured in separate incidents involving banned Chinese manja in Hyderabad. A 70-year-old woman suffered a severe leg injury in Meerpet, while a police officer sustained a neck injury in Uppal. Both were hospitalised and are stable 

Hyderabad Police intensified enforcement against banned Chinese manja, seizing over 2,100 bobbins in a four-day drive and arresting 57 people. Authorities warned of strict action and urged citizens to use safe alternatives while celebrating Sankranti responsibly.

Hyderabad’s Task Force arrested a man in Kalapather for allegedly selling banned Chinese manja. Police seized 345 bobbins of the nylon string, which was reportedly brought from Haryana and sold illegally to customers.

A software engineer was injured after Chinese manja slit his neck while riding a bike near Uppal Metro station on Saturday. He was rushed to a hospital, while Telangana police warned of strict action against the use and sale of banned kite string.

Medak district police registered three cases against kite sellers for selling banned Chinese manja in Medak and Narsapur towns. Authorities warned of stern action against violators, stressing the grave risks posed to birds, animals, and humans.

A man named Veeraiah sustained serious injuries after a banned Chinese manja string cut his neck while riding his two-wheeler on the Amberpet flyover in Hyderabad. Passers-by rushed him to a nearby private hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.

The Hyderabad Central Crime Station busted an illegal Chinese manja racket and arrested five persons for possessing and selling the banned kite string. Police seized 155 bobbins of Chinese manja and handed over the accused to local police

Humane World for Animals India urges citizens to celebrate a cruelty-free Sankranti by using cotton manja instead of dangerous glass-coated or synthetic threads. Violating Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 can lead to fines or imprisonment.

Hyderabad police have intensified action against banned Chinese manja ahead of Sankranti, registering 103 cases and arresting 143 people. Over 6,200 bobbins worth Rs 1.24 crore were seized, with raids continuing across the city.

Hyderabad police have registered 103 cases and arrested 143 people for selling Chinese manja, seizing 6,226 bobbins. Special teams and local cops conducted raids on shops, godowns, and online platforms to enforce the ban.

Kite markets at Gulzar Houz, Hussainialam and Dhoolpet are witnessing hectic activity ahead of Sankranthi, with shops stocking colourful kites and accessories. Traders say demand has improved this year, helped by the clampdown on Chinese manja

The Telangana police have launched a major awareness campaign to prevent accidents caused by Chinese nylon manja ahead of Sankranthi. Police and forest officials are using social media and ground-level outreach to warn people about risks to human lives and birds.