After MP, Punjab bans sale of Chinese kite 'manjha'

Jan 08, 2023

"As per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, strict action will be taken against those buying or selling Chinese kite flying string. Say...

Lucknow Police deploy drones to curb kite flying and 'Chinese Manjha' use

Feb 10, 2026

Lucknow authorities have intensified their crackdown on the use of "Chinese manjha" (kite string), deploying surveillance drones across the city to monitor people flying...

Karachi bans kite sales and flying after string of injuries

Mar 30, 2024

Recent incidents of injuries caused by loose metal strings during kite flying have necessitated the authorities to take action by implementing the ban, according...

Karnataka: Man dies after getting caught in Chinese 'manjha' in Bidar

Jan 14, 2026

A man died after getting caught in the kite string (Chinese manjha) as he was flying a kite while riding a bike on the...

Delhi: 8 kite flyers arrested for using Chinese manjha

Aug 18, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 18 : Delhi Police arrested eight kite flyers from Geeta Colony area for allegedly using Chinese manjha.

HC directs Delhi Police to continue to take steps to restrain sale of Chinese manjha

Aug 10, 2023

The high court passed the direction while hearing a batch of petitions against the menace of Chinese manjha used for kite flying.