VARANASI, Oct. 13 -- Police commissioner Mohit Agrawal has directed officers to launch a drive against the sale, purchase and use of banned Chinese kite string. He ordered the immediate registration of cases against violators and said negligence at any level would not be tolerated. Agrawal issued the instructions during a review meeting with gazetted officers at his camp office. The meeting covered the sale of banned kite string, Mission Shakti 6.0, the Varanasi division graduate/teacher constituency elections-2026, the air show and traffic arrangements. Officers were directed to coordinate with government departments, voluntary organisations and local personnel to implement Mission Shakti 6.0 effectively. They were also asked to raise awareness against child marriage and other social evils and ensure sensitive, proactive policing to protect women in every police station area. During the review of election preparations, officers discussed security at polling centres and stations, police deployment by zone and sector, and the readiness of Flying Squad Teams (FST) and Video Surveillance Teams (VST). A total of 21 polling centres and 102 polling stations have been identified in the district. Agrawal ordered vigilant monitoring, effective checking, regular patrolling and prompt action on information received to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections. All gazetted officers were directed to remain mobile in their respective areas, supervise security arrangements and ensure that election preparations were completed without negligence. Varanasi Police launched a major crackdown on banned kite string (manjha) on Monday, seizing 123.873 kg of the material, arresting four accused and registering three cases. Two of the accused were arrested in the Kotwali police station area. Police are also using drones for surveillance. Under the directions of police commissioner Mohit Agrawal, a campaign has been launched to curb the sale, storage and use of banned kite string to ensure public safety. During the drive, police teams conducted checks and intensive searches at several locations across the city. They seized a total of 123.873 kg of banned manjha, said Kashi Zone deputy commissioner of Police Gaurav Banswal. Four accused were arrested and three cases were registered against them in different police station areas, he added. Police are also using drones to monitor the sale and use of banned manjha....