Burhanpur's Pala Bazaar Buzzes for Makar Sankranti: Kites from ₹5, Chinese Manjha Banned

• Burhanpur's Pala Bazaar is bustling with a 40-year-old kite market for Makar Sankranti, attracting buyers from across the district and neighboring areas.
• Kites are available for as low as ₹5, and a kite-manjha combo can be purchased for just ₹100, making it a popular shopping destination.
• Shop owner Sheikh Karim noted the market's long history and affordable prices as key attractions for customers.
• Police are actively cracking down on the sale of dangerous Chinese manjha, seizing 60 bundles from three shopkeepers and taking action under Section 188.
• Authorities have warned shopkeepers against selling Chinese kite string due to its potential to cause severe injuries.

Why It Matters: Burhanpur's Pala Bazaar offers affordable kites for Makar Sankranti, while police crack down on Chinese manjha.