Residents call for complete ban on Chinese nylon manja in Telangana
Hyderabad: Ahead of the Sankranti festival, residents of Telangana are urging the government to enforce a complete ban on the sale of Chinese Nylon Manja, a hazardous kite-flying string. The call for action has gained traction after several incidents involving severe injuries.
The Telangana state government banned the use of Chinese Nylon Manja in 2016, with the Environment, Forests, and Science and Technology Department issuing orders to prohibit the procurement, sale, and use of harmful material. However, the practice persists, and residents call for stricter enforcement, especially during the upcoming Sankranti festival.
Speaking with the Hyderabad Mail, the Shandaar Hyderabad stated, “It is time for a complete ban on Chinese Nylon Manja in Telangana. Authorities must issue orders before it hits the market.”
It’s time for Complete Ban of Selling Chinese Naylon Manja in our Telangana
@hydcitypolice @CPHydCity @CVAnandIPS @CPCyberabad @TelanganaDGP @Shikhagoel_IPS to make sure we issue orders before they come in Hand / Market pic.twitter.com/Vy0P5wlKRv— Shaandaar Hyderabad (@swachhhyd) December 26, 2024
Harish Daga, a local resident, also voiced his concern, urging law enforcement agencies to take immediate action. “Last year, we lost Army officer Koteshwar Reddy due to Chinese Nylon Manja. It’s crucial that the authorities issue orders before it hits the market,” Harish Daga wrote on social media, tagging key officials like Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand, and Telangana’s Director General of Police.
It’s time for Complete Ban of Selling Chinese Naylon Manja in our Telangana
@hydcitypolice @CPHydCity @CVAnandIPS @CPCyberabad @TelanganaDGP @Shikhagoel_IPS to make sure we issue orders before they come in Hand / Market
Last year we lost Army officer Koteshwar Reddy https://t.co/gx0DVYRuRR pic.twitter.com/EffrXTgI0x— Harish Daga (@HarishKumarDaga) December 25, 2024
One recent incident brought the dangers of Nylon Manja to light. Abdul Khadar, in a video shared on social media, described how his nephew, Mohammad Rehan, was severely injured when the string cut his neck while he was walking near Asik Nagar, Nampally. Khadar recounted, “My brother’s son was seriously injured. The child was rushed to a nearby hospital and underwent surgery. Thankfully, he is recovering, but the situation could have been worse.”
In the video, Khadar also urged the public to ensure safety and called on the police to act against the sale of the dangerous kite strings. “We request the authorities to stop the sale of Chinese Nylon Manja. We cannot risk the lives of our children,” he said.
This incident follows a tragic event last year when Army officer Kagithala Koteswar Reddy, 30, died after his throat was slit by a kite string while riding his two-wheeler near the IR Flyover in Langar House, Hyderabad. The coarse nylon string, commonly referred to as ‘Chinese manja,’ was found to be the cause of death. Despite a statewide ban on the sale and use of the material, incidents like these continue to occur.
Local authorities have yet to comment on the latest appeals, but the growing public concern over safety is pushing for stronger action.
