Chinese Manjha Ban: 7-Year Jail for Sale/Use During Sankranti; Police Warn

• Police issue strict warning against selling or using banned Chinese manjha during Sankranti, threatening legal action and imprisonment.
• Wanaparthy Rural SI Jalander Reddy clarified that Chinese manjha, coated with glass powder and metal dust, is extremely dangerous, causing severe injuries and even fatalities.
• The dangerous thread harms humans, mute animals, birds, and damages public property, prompting police to advise using only ordinary cotton thread.
• Violators face up to seven years imprisonment; public urged to report secret sales for safety of birds and people.
• Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender announced a Rs. 5,000 reward for reporting Chinese manjha, emphasizing its fatal dangers.

Why It Matters: Strict police action, including up to 7 years jail, for Chinese manjha use/sale during Sankranti due to safety risks.