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Ban on Chinese manja: Kudos to Gujarat cops, but what about aamchi Mumbai?
Updated On: 13 January, 2023 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Will city learn a lesson or two from Gujarat cops who are taking all measures to stop use of banned Chinese manja during Sankranti?
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A kite is seen stuck on a flyover
The Gujarat police, in view of Makar Sankranti which is celebrated with flying kites, have taken several initiatives to ensure the security of people and birds. Chinese manja and glass-coated string of kites lead to several deaths and injuries, especially of bikers, and also maim scores of birds every year. So, the Gujarat police have not only cracked down on manja and nylon kite strings, but also started an awareness campaign to deter people from using the same. The Mumbai police, on the other hand, has only banned the sale and purchase of these items from January 12 to February 10.
Chinese manja and nylon kite strings have led to several accidents in Mumbai and nearby areas too. In 2021, a police officer suffered a severe injury due to kite string too. Assistant Inspector Rakesh Gawli of Kalachowki police station recounted the incident and said, “A nylon kite string got stuck in my neck when I was riding my bike on the JJ flyover, making me fall. There was a deep cut on my neck and doctors had to perform a surgery. Though I was saved, the wound still hurts sometimes. These Chinese manja and nylon strings should not be used for flying kites as they are very dangerous to both humans and animals.”
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