New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Wondering why Delhi Police has recently posted a viral safety warning borrowing the trending online phrase: 'Dear Kuchu Puchu, Patang Udao but Say NO to Chinese Manjha, Samjhe'? Behind the humour lies the serious message to raise awareness on the hazard that is Chinese manjha. Amid the renewed enthusiasm for kite-flying, ahead of Independence Day, authorities are highlighting the ban on use of the synthetic thread for kite flying. In the recent incident from West Delhi, 1,398 illegal reels were seized by the Crime Branch alongside three men in a car.

What is Chinese Manjha & why is it banned?

Despite its name, Chinese manjha is often locally made using synthetic nylon, plastic, or monofilament polymers coated with ...