Visakhapatnam Police Warn Against Chinese Manja for Sankranti: Strict Ban Enforced

• Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner issues strict warnings against Chinese Manja for Sankranti, citing a complete ban under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
• Violators face criminal cases; the synthetic thread poses severe risks including fatal injuries to two-wheeler riders, harm to children, birds, and wildlife.
• Special surveillance and surprise inspections will be conducted across Visakhapatnam city to enforce the ban on sale, storage, transport, and use.
• Chinese Manja is non-biodegradable, damages the environment, and risks electric shocks or fires if it contacts electrical wires.
• Public urged to use cotton threads for kites and report illegal activities via 112, Commissioner's number 7995095799, or nearest police station, with confidentiality assured.

Why It Matters: Visakhapatnam Police enforce strict Chinese Manja ban for Sankranti due to safety and environmental risks.